Question

In Circuit Analysis what is Dependent Source?

Answer 1

I'm trying to write and definition and I this is what I've done so far.
A dependent source is a circuit element that has de function of provide energy. The magnitud of this energy is a function of a variable of the circuit (current or voltage).

Answer 2

i would say the inductance is dependent,
a light globe would be a good example L(V)

Answer 3

I got this:
A dependent source is a circuit element that supplies energy to it. The magnitude of this energy is a function of a variable of the circuit (current or voltage). The dependent source can be thought of as formed by a control part and a controlled part.

Answer 4

However i had not thought about the inductance. What kind of energy the inductance supplies?

Answer 5

Ohh you're a genius there is a terrible mistake in my definition then.

Answer 6

i think you have something backwards,
The inductor is venting energy out from the battery

Answer 7

sorry,what is the meaning of venting out something?

Answer 8

Is getting energy from?

Answer 9

the energy is leaving the system through the light globe (inductor)

Answer 10

What I'm trying to say is that the magnitude of the energy that the source supplies depends on the value of a circuit variable(current or voltage) present on another element.

Answer 11

Yes, you're right. but the value of that energy is a function of the voltage across the inductor itself.

Answer 12

and in the case of a dependent source the magnitude of this energy is a function of the voltage across another element of the circuit.

Answer 13

So let me re-write my definition hehe.