Proving thevenin's theorm correct.

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The forum discussion centers on the verification of Thevenin's Theorem, specifically addressing a derivation that did not align with expected results. A user identified an error in the calculation of voltage across resistor Rc, where the current was incorrectly multiplied by the total resistance instead of just Rc. This correction is crucial for accurate application of Thevenin's Theorem in circuit analysis.

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I've attached a PDF file to this thread, it's a derivation and it's not working out as thevenin said.
 

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dE_logics said:
I've attached a PDF file to this thread, it's a derivation and it's not working out as thevenin said.
In your third to last equation, when you calculated the voltage across Rc you multiplied the current times the total resistance instead of times Rc alone.
 
Oh yes I see.

Thanks doc!
 
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