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A) Is the interconnection in Fig. P2.12 (see attached) valid? Explain.

b) Can you find the total energy developed in the circuit? Explain.

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This solution is provided in 248 words. It discusses whether the circuit is validly interconnected, as well as calculates the total energy developed in the circuit.

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I see the current relation : 16 amps + 3 ia = ia which leads to ia = - 8 amps

Which seem to say to me the direction of the current ia given in the circuit is opposite to that indicated by the diagram. If I turn the arrows for ia then things ...

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