Find the Thevenin Equivalent circuit

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Thread starter Fatima Hasan
Start date Mar 14, 2018
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In summary, In summary, the current in a series circuit is everywhere the same, while the current in a parallel circuit is not. The current in a series circuit is always the same, while the current in a parallel circuit is not. The current in a series circuit is always the same, while the current in a parallel circuit is not. The current in a series circuit is always the same, while the current in a parallel circuit is not.

Mar 17, 2018

gneill

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Fatima Hasan said:

Thanks for the explanation.
Can I know what software did you use to draw the circuits?

I used an ancient copy of Microsoft Visio. Still works great for quickly putting together a drawing to accompany a physics problem.

<h2>1. What is the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?</h2><p>The Thevenin Equivalent circuit is a simplified representation of a complex circuit, consisting of a voltage source in series with a resistor. It is used to analyze the behavior of a circuit and determine the voltage and current at a specific point.</p><h2>2. How do you find the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?</h2><p>To find the Thevenin Equivalent circuit, you need to follow these steps:</p><ol> <li>Remove the load resistor from the original circuit.</li> <li>Calculate the open-circuit voltage (Voc) by using the voltage divider rule or Kirchhoff's voltage law.</li> <li>Calculate the equivalent resistance (Req) by shorting all voltage sources and removing all current sources from the original circuit, then finding the resistance between the load terminals.</li> <li>Draw the Thevenin Equivalent circuit with the calculated Voc and Req.</li></ol><h2>3. Why is the Thevenin Equivalent circuit useful?</h2><p>The Thevenin Equivalent circuit is useful because it simplifies a complex circuit into a single voltage source and resistor, making it easier to analyze and understand. It also allows for quick calculations of voltage and current at a specific point in the circuit.</p><h2>4. Can the Thevenin Equivalent circuit be used for any circuit?</h2><p>The Thevenin Equivalent circuit can be used for linear circuits, which are circuits that follow Ohm's law. Non-linear circuits, such as those containing diodes or transistors, cannot be simplified using the Thevenin Equivalent circuit.</p><h2>5. What are the limitations of the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?</h2><p>The Thevenin Equivalent circuit assumes that the circuit is in steady state, meaning all capacitors are fully charged and all inductors are fully energized. It also assumes that the load is resistive and that the circuit is linear. If these conditions are not met, the Thevenin Equivalent circuit may not accurately represent the behavior of the original circuit.</p>

1. What is the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?

The Thevenin Equivalent circuit is a simplified representation of a complex circuit, consisting of a voltage source in series with a resistor. It is used to analyze the behavior of a circuit and determine the voltage and current at a specific point.

2. How do you find the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?

To find the Thevenin Equivalent circuit, you need to follow these steps:

Remove the load resistor from the original circuit.
Calculate the open-circuit voltage (Voc) by using the voltage divider rule or Kirchhoff's voltage law.
Calculate the equivalent resistance (Req) by shorting all voltage sources and removing all current sources from the original circuit, then finding the resistance between the load terminals.
Draw the Thevenin Equivalent circuit with the calculated Voc and Req.

3. Why is the Thevenin Equivalent circuit useful?

The Thevenin Equivalent circuit is useful because it simplifies a complex circuit into a single voltage source and resistor, making it easier to analyze and understand. It also allows for quick calculations of voltage and current at a specific point in the circuit.

4. Can the Thevenin Equivalent circuit be used for any circuit?

The Thevenin Equivalent circuit can be used for linear circuits, which are circuits that follow Ohm's law. Non-linear circuits, such as those containing diodes or transistors, cannot be simplified using the Thevenin Equivalent circuit.

5. What are the limitations of the Thevenin Equivalent circuit?

The Thevenin Equivalent circuit assumes that the circuit is in steady state, meaning all capacitors are fully charged and all inductors are fully energized. It also assumes that the load is resistive and that the circuit is linear. If these conditions are not met, the Thevenin Equivalent circuit may not accurately represent the behavior of the original circuit.