44 CIRCUIT CONCEPTS
(c) Show that the conservation of power is satisfied by the circuit.
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+
−
R 1 = 10 Ω +
I
R 2 = 40 Ω
R 4 = 50 Ω
R 3 = 20 Ω
12 V 24 V
a bcd
f e
(a)
Figure E1.3.4
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+
+− −
+
12 V
5 V
−+1 V −+4 V −+2 V
24 V
a bcd
f e
(b)
Solution
(a) From Ohm’s law, the currentIis given by
I=
24 − 12
10 + 40 + 20 + 50
=
12
120
= 0 .1A
Therefore, voltage drops across the resistors are calculated as follows:
Vba=IR 1 = 0. 1 × 10 =1V
Vcb=IR 2 = 0. 1 × 40 =4V
Vdc=IR 3 = 0. 1 × 20 =2V
Vfe=IR 4 = 0. 1 × 50 =5V
These are shown in Figure E1.3.4(b) with their polarities. Note that capital letters are
used here for dc voltages and currents.
(b) Applying the KVL for the closed pathedcbafe,weget
− 24 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 12 + 5 = 0
which confirms that the KVL is satisfied,
Vbf=Vba+Vaf= 1 + 12 =13 V
Vec=Ved+Vdc=− 24 + 2 =−22 V
(c) Power delivered by 24-V source= 24 × 0. 1 = 2 .4W
Power delivered by 12-V source=− 12 × 0. 1 =− 1 .2W
Power absorbed by resistorR 1 =( 0. 1 )^2 × 10 = 0 .1W
Power absorbed by resistorR 2 =( 0. 1 )^2 × 40 = 0 .4W
Power absorbed by resistorR 3 =( 0. 1 )^2 × 20 = 0 .2W