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Let V s =10V, R 1 =2?, R 2 =2?, R 3 =3? and R 4 =1? in the circuit of Figure 4-1

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Question

Let Vs=10V, R1=2?, R2=2?, R3=3? and R4=1? in the circuit of Figure 4-1. Find the Thevenin (Vth, Rth) and Norton (IN, RN) equivalents between terminal a and a'. Which of the following statements is true ?

Top of Form

For the load resistance, RL= 0.8 Ohm, the 10V independent voltage source delivers a maximum power of 0.3125 W to RL.

Vth=4 V   and Rth=5 Ohm

IN=1.25 A    and RN=1.2 Ohm

None of the above.

A.

For the load resistance, RL= 0.8 Ohm, the 10V independent voltage source delivers a maximum power of 0.3125 W to RL.

B.

Vth=4 V   and Rth=5 Ohm

C.

IN=1.25 A    and RN=1.2 Ohm

D.

None of the above.

Let Vs=10V, R1=2?, R2=2?, R3=3? and R4=1? in the circuit of Figure 4-1. Find the Thevenin (Vth, Rth) and Norton (IN, RN) equivalents between terminal a and a'. Which of the following statements is true ? A. For the load resistance, RL= 0.8 Ohm, the 10V independent voltage source delivers a maximum power of 0.3125 W to RL. B. Vth=4 V and Rth=5 Ohm C. IN=1.25 A and RN=1.2 Ohm D. None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

For the load resistance, RL= 0.8 Ohm, the 10V independent voltage source delivers a maximum power of 0.3125 W to RL.

A.

For the load resistance, RL= 0.8 Ohm, the 10V independent voltage source delivers a maximum power of 0.3125 W to RL.