# how to find the power developed in the circuit? [closed]

I have hard time answering one of my course problem.

The problem is Find the total power developed in the below circuit if v1 = 500 V and ig = 60 can some one explain how can I answer this problem.

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Well what do you actually have a problem with? What did you try? Is there something you don't understand? –  AndrejaKo Sep 14 '12 at 9:50
We can help you work thru your homework problems, but we are not here just to do them for you. You should define all the variables you use, use proper sentences, make the image a reasonable size, show what you have already done to try to solve the problem, and explain exactly where you are stuck. In the mean time this question should be closed. –  Olin Lathrop Nov 7 '12 at 13:14

## closed as not a real question by Olin Lathrop, Nick Alexeev, Brian Carlton, Dave Tweed, Connor WolfNov 9 '12 at 0:02

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First you need to figure out what you really want to know. What do you mean by the word "developed"?

Using KCL and KVL you can determine all of the circuit voltages and currents by inspection, given the values of v1 and ig. Using the passive sign convention you can then calculate the power of each element. Add them up and you're done.

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1. Count all the sources ($V$ and $I$), resistances and dependent sources first.