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In the node analysis method, what is the recommended characteristic of a reference node?
Question

In the node analysis method, what is the recommended characteristic of a reference node?

A.

It should be connected to the ground or have zero potential

B.

It should have the highest potential in the circuit

C.

It should contain the maximum number of components

D.

It should be located at the circuit's input terminal

Correct option is A

In node (nodal) analysis, a reference node is chosen to simplify calculations: It is assigned zero voltage (ground). All other node voltages are measured with respect to this node. Choosing ground as the reference reduces the number of unknown node voltages and simplifies equations.\text{In node (nodal) analysis, a reference node is chosen to simplify calculations:} \\[8pt]\bullet \ \text{It is assigned zero voltage (ground).} \\[4pt]\bullet \ \text{All other node voltages are measured with respect to this node.} \\[4pt]\bullet \ \text{Choosing ground as the reference reduces the number of unknown node voltages and simplifies equations.}​​

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