Find Thevenin Equivalent of Circuit

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The discussion focuses on finding the Thevenin equivalent of a circuit, with participants addressing the calculation of the equivalent resistance. The initial attempt involved shorting voltage sources and combining resistances, resulting in conflicting resistance values of 2111.66 ohms and 51663 ohms. A suggestion was made to manipulate the suppressed-source diagram for clarity, emphasizing the connections of the resistors to the circuit's bottom rail. This redrawing helped the participant gain a better understanding of the circuit configuration. The conversation highlights the importance of visualizing circuit connections for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement


Find the Thorton equivalent of the circuit shown
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Homework Equations


Voc=IscRs
Rseries=R1 +R2+...
Rparallel=R1-1+R2-1+...

The Attempt at a Solution


So, I thought I should first solve for the Rsource, by shorting all of the voltage sources:
upload_2016-10-6_20-24-3.png

However, I don't think the value I am getting is correct.
One value I got is 2111.66 ohms(I combine the 2.2, 2.2, and 5k in series and parallel that with 100k. Then I add the 22k and 22k with the calculated resistance and that is in parallel with the 2.2k)and the other I get is 51663 ohms. (I put the 2.2k from the right with the 2.2k in parallel. Then that combo is in series the other 2.2k and the 5k. That is in parallel with the 100k, and that, finally, is in series with the two 22k)

Please, can someone help me?
 
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I'm not seeing how your 2.2, 2.2, and 5k can be in series.

Try a bit of manipulation of your suppressed-source diagram before you start combining things. Note how the 5K and the 2.2K it connects to are really both tied to the bottom rail? So is one end of both of the 22K resistors. Redraw the circuit to make that more obvious:

upload_2016-10-6_23-59-16.png


Does that help?
 
I think I understand it a little better. Thank you!
 

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