Circuit Element Question using Kirchoff's law

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The discussion focuses on applying Kirchhoff's law to analyze a circuit involving power delivery and absorption. The user correctly calculated the current values, with i_wedge at 5A and i_o at 2A, but encountered discrepancies in power calculations, noting that P_delivered (1150W) does not equal P_absorbed (1410W). A key point raised is the confusion regarding the role of the dependent voltage source in power dynamics, with clarification provided on how to determine whether an element is absorbing or delivering power based on current flow direction.

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Homework Statement


[PLAIN]http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/355/circuit2.png

Homework Equations


P=VI
P=I^2 R

V=IR

The Attempt at a Solution


The part a is all correct.
i_\wedge = 5A
i_o = 2A
v_o = 80V

This is what i have done in part b but it is not correct because P_delivered not equal to P_absorbed.

P_d = (50*7)+(20*40)
P_d = 1150W

P_a = (5^2*18)+(2^2*40)+(8*5)(20)
P_a = 1410W

I am not sure if the dependent voltage source is power absorbed or delivered.

Can somebody explain to me what have they done in the part b answers. For instance how did they get the values for i_g?
[PLAIN]http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6798/circuit2answer.png

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I think you have mixed up which elements are absorbing power and which are delivering. The way i have always though about it (not that i need to think about it often, being a chemical engineering major haha) is that when current enters the positive terminal and leaves the negative terminal of an element, the element is absorbing power (and vice versa). Doing this gave me an answer of 4230W being absorbed and delivered in total.

It looks to me that ig is obtained by a current balance.
 
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