Power generated by this current source

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The discussion revolves around calculating power generated by a current source using Kirchhoff's laws. The initial calculations yield a current of 6 A and a voltage of -10 V, resulting in a power output of -60 W. There is a noted typo in the voltage equation, where it should be V1 = 6 + VS instead of V1 = 6 - VS. Participants agree that the negative power output is valid and reflects the nature of the circuit. The consensus confirms that the calculations, aside from the typo, are correct and the negative power indicates a specific behavior of the circuit.
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Homework Statement
In the circuit of the figure knowing that ##V_0=10\, \textrm{V}## determine ##V_S## and the power generated by the source ##J##.

Sol: ##V_S=-4\, \textrm{V}##, ##P_J=60\, \textrm{W}##
Relevant Equations
Kirchoff law
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My attempt at a solution:
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1st kirchoff law:
$$J=2I_0+I_0=6\, \textrm{A}$$
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$$V_1+8=10\rightarrow \boxed{V_1=2}$$
$$V_1=6-V_S\rightarrow \boxed{V_S=-4\, \textrm{V}}$$
We are looking for ##P## generated in ##J##
$$V_J=V_1-2\cdot J=2-2\cdot 6=-10\, \textrm{V}$$
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$$\boxed{P_{\textrm{gen}}=(V_J-0)J=-10\cdot 6=-60\, \textrm{W}}$$
Wouldn't this exercise do like this? I have tried it but the power is negative.
 

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Your ##V_1=6-V_S## should be ##V_1=6+V_S##, but it looks like that was just a typo.
The rest looks right. I would not rule out the possibility that the answer is negative.
 
haruspex said:
Your ##V_1=6-V_S## should be ##V_1=6+V_S##, but it looks like that was just a typo.
The rest looks right. I would not rule out the possibility that the answer is negative.
Is it negative?
 
Guillem_dlc said:
Is it negative?
As I wrote, your working looks fine, apart from that typo. So unless I am missing something the answer is negative.
 
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