Let's analyze and solve this circuit problem step by step.

Given:

• Power consumed by the $5 \, \Omega$ resistor is $80 \, \text{W}$.
• The circuit is a basic series-parallel circuit.
• Supply voltage is $120 \, \text{V}$.

We need to:

1. Calculate the value of $R$.
2. Determine the voltages $V_{BA}, V_{DC}, V_{AC}$.

Step 1: Power Consumption by the 5Ω Resistor

From the power equation, we know: $P = \frac{V^2}{R}$ Where:

• $P = 80 \, \text{W}$ (power across the 5Ω resistor)
• $R = 5 \, \Omega$

Solving for $V$ (voltage across the $5 \, \Omega$ resistor):

$V_{B}^2 = P \times R = 80 \times 5 = 400 \, \text{V}^2$ $V_B = \sqrt{400} = 20 \, \text{V}$

So, the voltage across the $5 \, \Omega$ resistor, $V_B$, is $20 \, \text{V}$.

Step 2: Current through the 5Ω Resistor

Now, the current through the $5 \, \Omega$ resistor can be calculated using Ohm’s Law: $I_B = \frac{V_B}{R} = \frac{20 \, \text{V}}{5 \, \Omega} = 4 \, \text{A}$

Step 3: Total Current in the Circuit

The 5Ω resistor is part of the branch connected to point B, so the same current flows through the 12Ω resistor. Thus, the total voltage across this branch is:

$V_{BC} = I_B \times 12 \, \Omega = 4 \, \text{A} \times 12 \, \Omega = 48 \, \text{V}$

Step 4: Voltage Drop Across the Series Section (V_AC)

The total voltage supply is 120V, and $V_{BC}$ is 48V. Thus, the remaining voltage drop across $A$ to $C$ must be:

$V_{AC} = 120 \, \text{V} - V_{BC} = 120 \, \text{V} - 48 \, \text{V} = 72 \, \text{V}$

Step 5: Voltage Drop Across Resistors in Parallel with $R$

The voltage across $A$ to $D$ (which is the same as the voltage across $R$) can be found since the 3Ω and 8Ω resistors are in parallel:

Using voltage division, the combined resistance of the parallel resistors is: $R_{AD} = \frac{3 \times 8}{3 + 8} = \frac{24}{11} \approx 2.18 \, \Omega$

Now using Ohm’s Law: $V_{AD} = I \times R_{AD}$ where $I$ is the total current in the circuit. To find this, we would need to calculate the total equivalent resistance, which depends on the value of $R$. So, at this stage, we need to calculate $R$.

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