Work done by voltage source

So, in summary, the work done on the source is positive while the work done by the source is negative. This is because when current enters the positive terminal of a voltage source, the source charges up and gains energy, resulting in a positive power, but the work done by the source is negative because it is receiving energy rather than expending it.
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hackhard
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Is the work done by a constant voltage source positive or negative when current is opposite to emf?
 
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Dale said:
Negative
when current enters positive terminal of voltage source, voltage source charges up , so it gains energy , its power(energy derivative) is positive
shoudnt work done (power integral)be positive?
 
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Work done by the voltage source is negative because it receives energy.
Work done by whatever current source you have, is positive.
 
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hackhard said:
when current enters positive terminal of voltage source, voltage source charges up , so it gains energy , its power(energy derivative) is positive
shoudnt work done (power integral)be positive?
Work done on the source is positive. You asked about work done by the source, which is negative.
 

Related to Work done by voltage source

What is the definition of "work done by voltage source"?

The work done by a voltage source is the amount of energy transferred or expended by the source in order to move a charged particle from one point to another in an electric field.

How is the work done by a voltage source related to the voltage and charge of the source?

The work done by a voltage source is directly proportional to the voltage of the source and the charge of the particle. This means that as the voltage or charge increases, the work done also increases.

Does the direction of the electric field affect the work done by a voltage source?

Yes, the work done by a voltage source is dependent on the direction of the electric field. If the electric field and the direction of movement of the charged particle are parallel, then the work done is positive. If they are in opposite directions, then the work done is negative.

What is the unit of measurement for work done by a voltage source?

The unit of measurement for work done by a voltage source is joules (J). This is the same unit used to measure energy.

Can the work done by a voltage source be negative?

Yes, the work done by a voltage source can be negative if the direction of the electric field and the direction of movement of the charged particle are in opposite directions. This indicates that the source is absorbing energy from the particle instead of transferring it.

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