Nodal and Loop Analysis

Electric Circuits

Methods of analyzing circuits using nodal and mesh analysis is explored in this module. Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws are introduced to support understanding of this unit. How different circuit elements affect the analysis are discussed including independent and dependent sources, and resistive elements. To reinforce content interactive demonstrations, examples, and analysis within MapleSim were implemented.

Keywords & Topics:
Kirchhoff, KVL, KCL, node, nodal, loop, mesh, analysis, DC, circuit, electricity, analysis
Main Topic: Electric Circuits

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Maple Document
Explore the theory with textbook descriptions, live math, and interactive components. If you don’t have Maple, you can download the free Maple Player.

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MapleSim Models
Reinforce the concepts and visualize the physical behaviours of the system.

	Preview - Mesh Analysis with a Dependent Source
	Preview - Nodal Analysis of a Circuit

Assessment Questions
Assess student understanding with a set of questions that you can use directly within Möbius Assessment, available from the Maplesoft spin-off company DigitalEd.

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