Network Theorems: Thvenin, Norton & Superposition Explained

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Thévenin's theorem simplifies a complex circuit to a single voltage source and series resistance, making analysis easier. Norton's theorem, conversely, represents a circuit as a current source in parallel with a resistance. The superposition principle allows for the analysis of circuits with multiple sources by considering the effect of each source independently and summing the results. An example of superposition involves calculating the electric field at a point by adding the contributions from individual charged particles. Understanding these theorems is crucial for effective circuit analysis and design.
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Can someone explain to me what are these theorems with proper example?
(a)thevenins theorem
(b)nortons Theorem
(c)super position principle



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Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with the first 2 theorems, but I can explain you the superposition one.
Imagine, for instance, you have got a known amount of charged particles in space, and you would like to know the electric field at a specific point in space, you would simply add each force made by each particle on that specific place.
The superposition theorem assumes that you can handle every particle as it is alone in space and sum up all the contributions from each particle to a given point.
 

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