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I doubt there is miscalculation, because the book had already given the answer key.Simon Bridge said:You did the calculation - if you read the diagram correctly you set the [+] terminal to have a higher voltage than the [-] terminal. The minus sign means that the terminals are drawn the wrong way around.
As to "why", you may have done the calculation wrong or maybe that's just the way the physics works out for that configuration.
sevag00 said:Homework Statement
Hi. I have an electric circuit attached below. The question is to find the value Vg in order for the interconnection to be valid. The answer is -2V.
My question is, why is the voltage minus?
sevag00 said:ib=8A, Vx= ib/4 = 8/4=2V
sevag00 said:Oh. You mean they are in opposite direction. So the current ib is negative, right?
Vg, or gate voltage, is the voltage at the input terminal of a transistor or other electronic component in an electric circuit. It is used to control the flow of current through the component.
Vg can be found by measuring the voltage at the input terminal of the component using a voltmeter. It can also be calculated using Ohm's Law, which states that V=IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.
The -2V notation is used to represent a negative voltage, which indicates that the input terminal is receiving a lower voltage than the ground or reference point in the circuit. This is common in certain types of circuits, such as those using transistors or operational amplifiers.
Vg plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of electronic components in a circuit. By varying the Vg, the current flow and output of the component can be controlled, allowing for a wide range of circuit functions and applications.
Yes, Vg can be adjusted by changing the voltage at the input terminal or by using external components, such as resistors, to modify the voltage. In many circuits, Vg can also be adjusted using a potentiometer, which allows for precise control of the input voltage.