This weeks reading is dedicated to the Node Analysis technique which is only the first part of chapter 3. I find it intriguing to note that the text calls chapter 3 (and the analysis techniques in it) the single most important chapter in the whole book yet routinely I have see course syllabi which spend the same amount of time on this chapter as each of the others. The OSU syllabus tends to spend several weeks on this chapter as will we.
What are the steps in applying the Node Voltage techniue?
Which of Kirchoff's Laws are you applying to each node once you set it up?
What is a supernode and how do you recognize one in the wild?
How do supernodes affect your analysis?
How do you handle dependent current and voltage sources in this technique?
How many equations do you expect to generate with this technique?
The answers to all of these questions are not always clear in the text. Consider refering to other texts or being sure to ask in class if you're not sure. Have fun!