QUESTION 1: Consider the following circuit in the figure. Choose the below node as the ground point. The node voltages are Va and Vb. By applying the KCL at each node a and b, write the nodal equations for the circuit (only write equations, do not solve for the nodal voltages). R2 = 0.5kN IR2 : 20MA b IR3 IRI 30mA R 20.2kN 30.2k2 R3 0.4kN

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QUESTION 1: Consider the following circuit in the figure. Choose the below
node as the ground point. The node voltages are Va and Vb.
By applying the KCL at each node a and b, write the nodal equations for
the circuit (only write equations, do not solve for the nodal voltages).
R2
= 0.5k2
IR2
= 20mA
b
a
IRI
IR3
30mA R1
0.2kN
R320.4kN
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 1: Consider the following circuit in the figure. Choose the below node as the ground point. The node voltages are Va and Vb. By applying the KCL at each node a and b, write the nodal equations for the circuit (only write equations, do not solve for the nodal voltages). R2 = 0.5k2 IR2 = 20mA b a IRI IR3 30mA R1 0.2kN R320.4kN
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Nodal analysis use KCL and ohms law to  find node voltage . 

According to KCL sum of the currents entering the node is equal to sum of the currents leaving the node. 

According to ohms law current through the resistor = voltage across the resistor/resistance. 

 

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