# Quick Question on SuperNode

Discussion in 'Homework Help' started by Digit0001, May 29, 2011.

1. ### Digit0001 Thread Starter Member

Mar 28, 2010
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Hi

In general can someone tell me if i have a circuit like the ones below can i made them a supernode?

P.S

2. ### Kermit2 AAC Fanatic!

Feb 5, 2010
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Yes. IF The current that enters the super node will be the same as the current leaving, then solving the individual nodes is not required, and one can use that as a super node.

3. ### Digit0001 Thread Starter Member

Mar 28, 2010
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ok the following circuit has the exact circuit i have described above. I am having trouble trying to get the correct answer which is Vo = 22.34.

This is what i have done

1st equation using KCL

528=24V1 + V2

2nd Equation using KVL

-4i + 2Vo + V2 = V1

where i = V1 - 2Vo-V2

where V1 = Vo

-4(V1-2V1-V2)+2V1+V2=V1

7V1+5V2=0

V1=-5V2/7

sub back into 1st equation and we get

528 = -120V2/7 + V2

3696 = -113V2

V2 = -32.707

V1 = (-5*-32.707)/7

So V1=Vo=23.36volts

4. ### jegues Well-Known Member

Sep 13, 2010
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I'm not seeing how you get your equations.

Writing a super node at the top with the 4Ω and the dependent voltage source(labeling left node Vo, right node Vx),

$\text{KCL:}\quad 3 = \frac{3}{2}V_{o} - 30 + \frac{1}{16}V_{x}$

But from the supernode,

$V_{o} - V_{x} = 4 \left( \frac{-1}{2}V_{o} + 30 - V_{o} \right) + 2V_{o}$

$\Rightarrow V_{x} = 5V_{o} -120$

Into my KCL,

$33 = \frac{3}{2}V_{o} + \frac{1}{16}\left( 5V_{o} - 120 \right)$

$\Rightarrow Vo = \frac{81}{2} \times \frac{16}{29}$

Hopefully that clears up your confusion.

Next time tell us what nodes you are labeling what, your equations aren't clear at all.

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