Hi!
The following circuit is given, and I am supposed to find the current I2 using the Nodal Analysis Method.
I've tried back and forth for a while. I defined x in the upper node, then I defined y in the lower node.The first thing I tried was to put the reference behind the Voltage Source, E. I also defined I1 as the current going through R1 from x to y (not on the figure).
I figured that for x
Ik = I1 + I2
This gave me the first equation
2A = ( (x - y)/R1 ) + ( (x - 30V) / R2 )
Then for y I get the same KCL
Ik = I1 + I2
This gave me the second equation
2A = ( (x - y) / R1) + ( y / (R4 + R3) )
X is supposed to be 31V, and Y is supposed to be -4V. Which is supposed to give me 250mA through R2. However I end up with totally different numbers.
Any ideas? Thanks for help!
The following circuit is given, and I am supposed to find the current I2 using the Nodal Analysis Method.
I've tried back and forth for a while. I defined x in the upper node, then I defined y in the lower node.The first thing I tried was to put the reference behind the Voltage Source, E. I also defined I1 as the current going through R1 from x to y (not on the figure).
I figured that for x
Ik = I1 + I2
This gave me the first equation
2A = ( (x - y)/R1 ) + ( (x - 30V) / R2 )
Then for y I get the same KCL
Ik = I1 + I2
This gave me the second equation
2A = ( (x - y) / R1) + ( y / (R4 + R3) )
X is supposed to be 31V, and Y is supposed to be -4V. Which is supposed to give me 250mA through R2. However I end up with totally different numbers.
Any ideas? Thanks for help!