Math Problem Statement

Find the node voltages for the given circuit, where I23 = 2.37 A. The circuit includes resistors (5 Ω, 10 Ω, 4 Ω, and 2 Ω) and current sources (5 A and 2 A).

Solution

This is a circuit analysis problem where we are tasked with finding the node voltages using techniques such as nodal analysis. Here's how we'll proceed:

  1. Identify the nodes and their voltages:

    • Assign voltage variables V1,V2,V_1, V_2, \dots to each node.
    • Assume one node as the reference (ground), typically the bottom node.
  2. Set up KCL equations for each node:

    • Use Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) at each node, where the sum of currents entering or leaving a node is zero.
  3. Incorporate known currents and resistances:

    • Given current sources (5 A and 2 A) and resistances (10 Ω, 5 Ω, 4 Ω, 2 Ω), calculate the currents through resistors using I=VRI = \frac{V}{R}.

Let’s begin with nodal analysis:

Node 1 (V1V_1):

V15+V1V210=5\frac{V_1}{5} + \frac{V_1 - V_2}{10} = 5 This equation comes from the currents through the 5Ω5 \, \Omega, 10Ω10 \, \Omega, and the 5 A current source.

Node 2 (V2V_2):

V2V110+V24+V22=2\frac{V_2 - V_1}{10} + \frac{V_2}{4} + \frac{V_2}{2} = 2 This equation accounts for the currents through 10Ω10 \, \Omega, 4Ω4 \, \Omega, 2Ω2 \, \Omega, and the 2 A current source.


System of equations:

  1. V15+V1V210=5\frac{V_1}{5} + \frac{V_1 - V_2}{10} = 5
  2. V2V110+V24+V22=2\frac{V_2 - V_1}{10} + \frac{V_2}{4} + \frac{V_2}{2} = 2

We can solve these equations simultaneously to find V1V_1 and V2V_2.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circuit Analysis
Nodal Analysis
Ohm's Law

Formulas

Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL): ΣI entering a node = ΣI leaving a node
Ohm's Law: V = IR

Theorems

Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
Ohm's Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Electrical Engineering)