Nodal and mesh analyses for DC circuits: interactive problem-solving exercises and tutorial lectures

摘要

This paper presents an interactive module for learning nodal and mesh analyses when applied to circuits excited with DC sources. This module contains interactive exercises allowing learners to first choose various features of the nodal and mesh methods, then develop the solution method. For example, learners can select current directions, voltage polarities, and reference node location, and work out Kirchhoff's current and voltage equations in order to calculate the circuit responses. In addition to these interactive exercises, the material also contains excerpts Pam televised classroom lectures covering nodal and mesh analyses for DC circuits. These are included as ancillary tutorial assistance, if desired, when developing the solution method.