u/Basic-Ad4402

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I'm trying to solve this circuit using nodal analysis, and I need to use the reference node (GND) shown in the image.

​The problem is that when I set up the system of equations using the voltages of the 3 principal nodes (X,Y,Z), I get a system with no solution. According to ChatGPT, the error comes from assuming that resistors R5 and R4 are in series and carry the same current. I don't quite understand why this assumption is wrong. I might be misunderstanding how the reference node behaves in this specific configuration.

​Node Definitions:

​X: Voltage at the node connecting V1, V2, and R3.

​Y: Voltage at the node connecting R1, R2, and R4.

​Z: Voltage at the node connecting R2, R3, R5, and R6.

​Any insights on what i'm doing wrong here would be greatly appreciated.

u/Basic-Ad4402 — 11 days ago