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We need to find the power delivered by the 5V source in the above network. I usually apply superposition theorem when I need to find the power delivered by a source when there are many power sources in the same circuit. But here I am not able to understand how to approach.

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First, calculate the current through the 3 Ω and 2 Ω resistors by simple Ohm's law (I = V⁄R). The result is shown in the following figure (they are denoted by I1 and I2).

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Next task is to calculate the current through the 5V source which is denoted by I3. We can use Kirchoff's Current Law (KCL) either at Network 1 or Network 2.

Lets say we apply KCL at Network 1. Here, we can write -

I2 + I3 = I1

Or,

I3 = I1 - I2

Or,

I3 = 2A - 1A = 1A

So, we have found the value of current through the voltage source is 1A. So, the supplied power by the voltage source is 5 × 1 = 5W.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Wow, that's a much simple method. \$\endgroup\$
    – John Cena
    Commented Nov 28, 2018 at 11:10
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  1. Since you know the voltage across each resistor, you can find the current through it.

  2. Knowing that, you can use the cut-set form of KCL to find the current through the 5 V source.

  3. Knowing the voltage and current through the source, you can find the power it delivers to (or absorbs from) the rest of the circuit.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Oh. Thanks. So I need to use knowledge of Graph Theory here. Ok. \$\endgroup\$
    – John Cena
    Commented Nov 27, 2018 at 22:50
  • \$\begingroup\$ Most of the graph theory is only needed if you want to program a computer to find the necessary cut sets to fully analyze a circuit. To solve this problem you just need to know that if you draw a line that divides the circuit in two, the algebraic sum of currents across that line must be zero. More detail in an old answer of mine. \$\endgroup\$
    – The Photon
    Commented Nov 27, 2018 at 22:55
  • \$\begingroup\$ Ok. Thanks again. Is Deoser Kuh a good book for Circuit Analysis? Or I should use Hayt Kemmerly? \$\endgroup\$
    – John Cena
    Commented Nov 27, 2018 at 23:21
  • \$\begingroup\$ Chua, Desoer & Kuh is the one I learned from, but that was a long time ago. \$\endgroup\$
    – The Photon
    Commented Nov 27, 2018 at 23:43
  • \$\begingroup\$ I also read some chapters from it and I think now also its worth reading. \$\endgroup\$
    – John Cena
    Commented Nov 28, 2018 at 0:11

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