The i-v characteristics for the electrical component C on the right of terminals a-b is described by the linear equation: i 0.2 v + 0.16 on the left, a voltage source vs -3 V, and a resistor R = 1 ohm are connected to the a-b terminals as shown. (watch for any negative signs that might be difficult to see...) R a i a) What is the IV equation for the circuit on the left of terminals a-b? V + Solution apply KVL to left side loop -Vs+IR+V=0 3+I+V=0 I=-1V-3 solve above equation and given equation and get i=-0.367 A v=-2.63 V p=v*i=0.965W it is load component.