Find R3 for Max Power in Basic Circuit Question

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Homework Statement


Find a resistance, RL, to replace R3, that will draw maximum power from the sources

Homework Equations


RL=RTH

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Am I correct in saying if I set R3 to be Rth of the whole circuit, it would draw maximum power?

I calculated based on that
1/(1/(120+680) +1/(820+330)) = 471.1 Ohm Rth

I am not sure if I should have included the 100Ohm resistor(R3) in the calculation or not.
 
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  • Circuit schematic with sources VS1 = 10 V and VS2 = 5 V, resistors R1 = 820 Ω, R2 = 330 Ω, R3 = 100 Ω, R4 = 680 Ω, R5 = 120 Ω, with nodes a, b, c, d, e, f and branch currents i1 to i5.
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R3 = Rth should work.

The 100Ω is not part of these calculations.
 
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NascentOxygen said:
R3 = Rth should work.

The 100Ω is not part of these calculations.
My book ssys the answer is 330Ohm, did I do the calculation wrong?
 
My book ssys the answer is 330Ohm, did I do the calculation wrong?
The Thévenin resistance is a little over 330Ω so looks like that's the approach they intend.

Determine the Thévenin resistance of each source, then these are added in series.
 
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