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How would I find the Voltage across the open circuit

How would I find the Voltage across the open circuit-example-1
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Answer:

Vab = 80V

Step-by-step explanation:

The only current flowing in the circuit is supplied by the 100 V source. Its only load is the 40+60 ohm series circuit attached, so the current in that loop is (100V)/(40+60Ω) = 1A. That means V1 = (1A)(60Ω) = 60V.

Vab will be the sum of voltages around the right-side "loop" between terminals 'a' and 'b'. It is (working clockwise from terminal 'b') ...

Vab = -10V +60V +(0A×10Ω) +30V

Vab = 80V

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