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Transcribed Image Text:**Use superposition to find \( V_0 \) in the circuit below.**
**Circuit Description:**
- **Voltage Source (\( V_1 \)):** 20V
- **Current Source (\( I_1 \)):** 1A
- **Dependent Current Source (\( I_2 \)):** 4A
- **Resistors:**
- \( R_1 \): 3 ohms
- \( R_2 \): 8 ohms
- \( R_3 \): 4 ohms
- \( R_4 \): 12 ohms
**Diagram Explanation:**
The circuit diagram shows a configuration with a mix of voltage and current sources along with four resistors. The task is to determine the voltage \( V_0 \) across \( R_1 \) (3 ohms) using the superposition method. The circuit configuration requires analyzing each source independently, followed by combining their effects to find the resultant \( V_0 \).
1. **Voltage Source \( V_1 \) (20V) Analysis:**
- Turn off the current sources (\( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \)) by replacing them with open circuits.
- Calculate the contribution to \( V_0 \) due to \( V_1 \).
2. **Current Source \( I_1 \) (1A) Analysis:**
- Turn off the voltage source \( V_1 \) by replacing it with a short circuit.
- Handle the dependent current source \( I_2 \), as it depends on other circuit parameters.
- Calculate the contribution to \( V_0 \) due to \( I_1 \).
3. **Dependent Current Source \( I_2 \) (4A) Analysis:**
- Consider the operation as per its dependence.
- Analyze the effect on \( V_0 \).
**Combining Effects:**
- Add the effects of each source to find the total voltage \( V_0 \) across \( R_1 \).
Using superposition helps to simplify the analysis of complex circuits by focusing on one independent source at a time, making the problem more manageable.
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