Engineering Is This a Norton Circuit with the Current Source on the Left?

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The discussion centers on whether a given circuit can be classified as a Norton circuit, which consists of a current source in parallel with a resistor. Participants clarify that the placement of the current source does not necessarily have to be on the left side of the circuit diagram. The focus is on understanding the fundamental characteristics of a Norton circuit rather than specific layout requirements. Overall, the circuit in question meets the criteria for being a Norton circuit.
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Is this simplified enough to be considered a norton circuit? Does the current source HAVE to be on the left?
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The Norton circuit is a current source in parallel with a resistor: that is what you have.
 
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