Question

Find the total power developed in the circuit. Express your answer using three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Answer 1

Answer:

37 W

Explanation:

Power is the time rate of dissipation or absorbing energy. The power supplied or absorbed by an element is the product of the current flowing through the element and the voltage across the element. Power is measured in watts. If the power is positive then it is absorbed by the element and if it is negative then it is supplied by the element.

Power = voltage * current

For element A: Power = 36 V * -4 A = -144 W

For element B: Power = -20 V * -4 A = 80 W

For element C: Power = -24 V * 4 A = -94 W

For element D: Power = -80 V * -1.5 A = 120 W

For element E: Power = 30 V * 2.5 A = 75 W

The total power developed in the circuit = sum of power through the element = (-144 W) + 80 W + (-94 W) + 120 W + 75 W = 37 W