American University of Beirut

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 210 – Electric Circuits
Fall 2023-2024
Quiz II- Solution
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Problem 1. This problem has 2 parts (6 pts)

In the circuit shown below, 𝑖𝑠 = {1𝐴, 2𝐴, 3𝐴, 4𝐴}.

Problem 1, Part (a) . (3 pts)

Determine 𝑅𝑇ℎ . Circle the correct

a. 10 Ω
b. 20 Ω
c. 2.67 Ω
d. 40 Ω
e. None of the above.

Answer

𝑅𝑇ℎ = ((3𝑝6) + 2)𝑝8 = 2.67Ω

Problem 1, Part b. (3 pts)

Determine 𝑉𝑇ℎ = 𝑉𝑎𝑏 . Circle the correct
37
a. 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠
9
25
b. 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠
9
13
c. 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠
9

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d. 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠
9
e. None of the above

Solution
Using Nodal Analysis.
𝑉𝑎 = 7 𝑉. Writng nodal equation at nodes c and b, we obtain

𝑉𝑐 − 7 𝑉𝑐 𝑉𝑐 − 𝑉𝑏 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ + − 𝑖𝑠 = 0 → 𝟔𝑽𝒄 − 𝟑𝑽𝒃 = 𝟕 + 𝟔𝒊𝒔
6 3 2

𝑉𝑏 − 𝑉𝑐 𝑉𝑏 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ =0→ −𝟒𝑽𝒄 + 𝟓𝑽𝒃 = 𝟎
2 8
Solving, we obtain

14 + 12𝑖𝑠
𝑉𝑏 =
9
14 + 12𝑖𝑠 49 − 12𝑖𝑠
𝑉𝑎𝑏 = 𝑉𝑎 − 𝑉𝑏 = 7 − =
9 9

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Problem 2. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, the current source I ={2, 4, 6, 8} A

Determine 𝑉𝑇ℎ = 𝑉𝐴𝐵 . Circle the correct answer

Answer
a. 30 Volts
b. 27 Volts
c. 24 Volts
d. 21 Volts
e. None of the above

Solution
Using Nodal nalysis with ground as indicated below, 𝑉𝐵 = −90 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠

At node c

𝑉𝑐 − 20 𝑉𝑐 − 𝑉𝐴 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ +𝐼 =0→ 𝟏𝟒𝑽𝒄 − 𝟓𝑽𝑨 = 𝟏𝟖𝟎 − 𝟒𝟓𝑰
5 9

At node A,
𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐶 𝑉𝐴 + 90 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ =0→ −𝟐𝑽𝒄 + 𝟓𝑽𝑨 = −𝟐𝟕𝟎
9 6
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Solving, we obtain
𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠 (90 + 45𝐼) (30 + 15𝐼)
12𝑉𝑐 = −(90 + 45𝐼) → 𝑉𝑐 = − =−
12 4

𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
−2𝑉𝑐 + 5𝑉𝐴 = −270 → 5 𝑉𝐴 = 2𝑉𝑐 − 270 → 𝑉𝐴 = −57 − 1.5𝐼

𝑽𝑨𝑩 = 𝑽𝑨 − 𝑽𝑩 = −𝟓𝟕 − 𝟏. 𝟓𝑰 + 𝟗𝟎 = 𝟑𝟑 − 𝟏. 𝟓𝑰

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Problem 3. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, I = {3, 6, 9, 12} A.

Determine 𝑉𝑇ℎ = 𝑉𝐴𝐵 . Circle the correct answer

Answer
a. 1.9 Volts
b. 3.8 Volts
c. 5.7 Volts
d. 7.6 Volts
e. None of the above

Solution
Assigning currents as in the figure below

From this figure,

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 𝐼1 = 𝐼 − 𝑖∆

𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
𝐼3 + 𝐼2 = 𝐼1 = 𝐼 − 𝑖∆ → 𝐼2 = 𝐼 − 𝐼3 − 𝑖∆

Mesh in the left bottom loop,

𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
4𝑖∆ − 2𝐼2 + 4𝐼3 = 0 → 4𝑖∆ − 2(−𝐼3 + 𝐼 − 𝑖∆ ) + 4𝐼3 = 0

𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
4𝑖∆ − 2(−𝐼3 + 𝐼 − 𝑖∆ ) + 4𝐼3 = 0 → 𝟔𝒊∆ + 𝟔𝑰𝟑 = 𝟐𝑰

Writing the mesh equation in the right loop,

𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
−4𝐼3 − 5𝐼1 + 𝑖∆ = 0 → −4𝐼3 − 5(𝐼 − 𝑖∆ ) + 𝑖∆ = 0
𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
−4𝐼3 − 5(𝐼 − 𝑖∆ ) + 𝑖∆ = 0 → 𝟔𝒊∆ − 𝟒𝑰𝟑 = 𝟓𝑰

Solving the 2 equations for the 2 unknowns, we obtain

19
𝑖∆ = 𝐼 = 𝑉𝐴𝐵
30

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Problem 4. (4 pts)
Consider the circuit shown below, determine 𝑉𝑎𝑏 = 𝑉𝑇ℎ when 𝑉1 = 20 𝑉, 𝑉2 =
{5, 10, 15, 20} 𝑉, and 𝑅1 = 𝑅2 = 𝑅3 = 6Ω.

Circle the correct answer.

Answer
a. 15 V
b. 10 V
c. 5 V
d. 0 V
e. None of the above.

Solution
𝑉𝑎𝑏 = 𝑉1 − 𝑉2

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Problem 5. (4 pts)
For the problem shown below, all resistors are given in Ω and R ={16, 20, 40, 80}
Ω. Determine 𝐼𝑁 = 𝐼𝑎𝑏 .

Circle the correct answer

Answer
a. 1 A
b. 0.96 A
c. 0.8 A
d. 0.6 A
e. None of the above

Solution
Connect a to b, and let I be the current leaving the 12 V source

𝑉𝑄
Nodal equation at node P, with 𝑖𝑎 =
40

𝑉𝑃 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑽𝑸 𝑽𝒑
−4.5𝑖𝑎 + +𝐼 =0→ −𝟒. 𝟓 + +𝑰=𝟎
10 𝟒𝟎 𝟏𝟎

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Nodal equation at node Q:

𝑉𝑄 𝑉𝑄 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝟏 𝟏
−𝐼 + + =0→ 𝑽𝑸 [ + ] − 𝑰 = 𝟎
40 𝑅 𝟒𝟎 𝑹
Add the above equations. We obtain

3.5 1 𝑉𝑝
𝑉𝑄 [− + ]+ =0
40 𝑅 10
Moreover
𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
𝑉𝑄 − 𝑉𝑃 = 12 → 𝑉𝑝 = 𝑉𝑄 − 12

3.5 1 𝑉𝑄 − 12
𝑉𝑄 [− + ]+ =0
40 𝑅 10

0.5 1 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠 48𝑅

𝑉𝑄 [ + ] = 1.2 → 𝑉𝑄 =
40 𝑅 40 + 0.5𝑅

𝑉𝑄 48
𝐼𝑁 = =
𝑅 40 + 0.5𝑅

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Problem 6. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, the Op-Amp is oparating in its linear mode.

Determine the Op-Amp output voltage 𝑣0 for 𝑣𝑁 = {1, 2, 3, 4} Volts. Circle the
correct answer.
Answer
a. 4 Volts
b. 8 Volts
c. 12 Volts
d. 16 Volts
e. None of the above.
Solution
As no current is entering the positive terminal of the Op-Amp, then

10 𝑉𝑁
𝑉+ = 𝑉𝑁 =
10 + 10 2

Writing the nodal equation at the negative terminal of the Op-Amp, we obtain

𝑉𝑁 𝑉𝑁
−0 − 𝑉0
2 + 2 =0
25 175
Solving, we obtain

𝑉0 = 4𝑉𝑁
Note: When 𝑣𝑁 is 3 or 4 volts. The Op-Amp is saturated and the voltage is 10 V.
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Problem 7. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, the Op-Amp is oparating in its linear mode.

Find the voltage 𝑉𝑜 for V={0.5, 1, 1.5, 2} Volts. Circle the correct answer
Answer:
a. -3 Volts
b. -6 Volts
c. -9 Volts
d. -12 Volts
e. None of the above.

Solution

It is clear that 𝑉+ = 0. Writing the nodal equation at the negative terminal of the
Op-Amp, we obtain
0 − 𝑉 0 − 𝑉𝐴 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ =0→ 𝑉𝐴 = −2𝑉
5 10

Writing Nodal equation at node A, we obtain

−2𝑉 − 0 −2𝑉 −2𝑉 − 𝑉0 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ + =0→ 𝑉0 = −6𝑉
10 10 10
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Problem 8. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, all resistors are given in Ohms and R={3, 6, 9, 12} Ω.

Determine if either or both Op Amps is/are saturated.

Answer
a. Op-Amp(1) is saturated, Op-Amp (2) is not saturated.
b. Op-Amp(1) is not saturated, Op-Amp (2) is saturated.
c. None is saturated.
d. Both are saturated

Solution
For the left Op-Amp, 𝑉+ = 5 V. Writing Nodal equation at the negative terminal,
we obtain

5 − 12 5 − 𝑉01 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ =0→ 𝑉01 = −70 + 5 = −65 < −12
4 40

The above indicates that this Op-Amp is saturated.

For the right Op-Amp,

𝑉− = 4𝑉 which is the same at point above the bottom 3Ω resistor. Therefore the
current in this resistor and the resistor above it is 4/3 A.
4
Therefore, 𝑉02 = ∙ 6 = 8 Volts. This Op-Amp is also saturated.
3

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Problem 9. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, the Op-Amp is operating in its linear mode.

Determine the voltage 𝑣0 for the case when X={1, 2, 3, 4}. Circle the correct
answer.
Answer
a. 𝑣0 = 13𝑉
b. 𝑣0 = 10𝑉
c. 𝑣0 = 7𝑉
d. 𝑣0 = 4𝑉
e. None of the above

Solution
As no current is entering the positive terminal, the current in the 4kΩ resistor.
Using Mesh analysis,
𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
4 − 𝑉4 𝑘Ω + 𝑉𝑝 = 0 → 𝑉𝑝 = (4 ∗ 103 )(2 ∗ 10−3 ) − 4 = 4 Volts = 𝑉𝑛

Writing Nodal equation at the negative terminal, we obtain

4 − 𝑋 4 − 𝑣𝑜 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠
+ =0→ 𝑣𝑜 = 16 − 3𝑋
8 24

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Problem 10. (4 pts)
For the circuit shown below, determine 𝐿𝑒𝑞 between the terminals a and b for
L={4, 6, 8, 10} H.

Circle the correct answer

Answer
a. 7 H
b. 9 H
c. 11 H
d. 13 H
e. None of the above.

Solution
𝑅𝑒𝑞 = (12 𝑝 12 𝑝 6) + 𝐿 = 𝐿 + 3

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Problem 11. (4 pts)
For the circuit shown below, Determine 𝐶𝑒𝑞 = 𝐶𝐴𝐵 for X={5 pF. 10 pF, 15 pF, 25
pF}.

Circle the correct answer

Answer
a. 3.75 pF
b. 6 pF
c. 7.5 pF
d. 9.375 pF
e. None of the above

Solution

𝐶𝑒𝑞 = ((((16 𝑠 48) 𝑝 3)𝑝 15) 𝑠 30) 𝑠 𝑋

𝐶𝑒𝑞 = (((12 𝑝 3)𝑝 15)𝑠 30) 𝑠 𝑋

𝐶𝑒𝑞 = ((15 𝑝 15)𝑠 30) 𝑠 𝑋

𝐶𝑒𝑞 = (30 𝑠 30) 𝑠 𝑋

𝐶𝑒𝑞 = 15 𝑠 𝑋

15𝑋
𝐶𝑒𝑞 =
15 + 𝑋
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Problem 12. (4 pts)
In the circuit shown below, R=20 Ω, 𝐿1 = 2 𝐻, 𝐿2 = 4 𝐻, and 𝑀 = {2, 3, 4,
5} 𝐻. In addition,
−𝑡
𝑖(𝑡) = {𝑒 𝑡 ≥ 0}
0 𝑡<0

Determine the voltage across the current source for t≥0. Circle the correct answer.
Answer
a. 10 𝑒 −𝑡 Volts
b. 8 𝑒 −𝑡 Volts
c. 6 𝑒 −𝑡 Volts
d. 4 𝑒 −𝑡 Volts
e. None of the above.

Solution
The 2 inductors with their coupling can be replaced by a single induction whose
value is:

𝐿𝑒𝑞 = 𝐿1 + 𝐿2 + 2𝑀 = 6 + 2𝑀

The voltage across the current source is:

𝑑𝑖(𝑡)
𝑣𝑖 (𝑡) = (6 + 2𝑀) + 𝑅𝑖(𝑡)
𝑑𝑡

𝑣𝑖 (𝑡) = −(6 + 2𝑀)𝑒 −𝑡 + 20𝑒 −𝑡 = (14 − 2𝑀)𝑒 −𝑡 Volts

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