Solving circuit with Thevenin's theorem

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This discussion focuses on solving a circuit using Thevenin's theorem, specifically for calculating voltage and current across resistor R4. The given circuit parameters include a voltage source U = 100V and resistances R1 = 310Ω, R2 = 610Ω, R3 = 220Ω, R4 = 570Ω, and R5 = 200Ω. The user determined that the Thevenin voltage (Vth) across R4 is equal to the voltage across R3 and calculated the current through R4 using the formula IR4 = Vth / (Rth + R4). However, they encountered a limitation with Rth needing to be as low as 12Ω, which is not feasible given the resistor values.

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Hey guys, I am supposed to solve for voltage and current on R4 using Thevenin's theorem here. Values are following:
U = 100V
R1 = 310
R2 = 610
R3 = 220
R4 = 570
R5 = 200

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Now, I know I need to solve for Rth and Vth, so I put the circuit into simulation and figured out voltage on R3 is equal to voltage on R4, therefore that's my Vth. Although the theorem for current on R4 is
IR4 = Vth / (Rth + R4)
The simulation also showed current on R4 as 0.03 and pretty much my Rth would need to be as low as 12 to be suitable for this equation, which isn't possible given the current values for all resistors. Can anyone point me to the right direction? Thanks.
 
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What have you learned about finding Thevenin equivalents? What is the procedure?
 
gneill said:
What have you learned about finding Thevenin equivalents? What is the procedure?
That I need to find Rth and Vth first in order to calculate current and voltage on certain resistor
 
Simonkaa said:
That I need to find Rth and Vth first in order to calculate current and voltage on certain resistor
Okay, but what is the procedure for finding Rth and Vth for a circuit?
 
Simonkaa said:
That I need to find Rth and Vth first in order to calculate current and voltage on certain resistor
If you scroll down to the very foot of threads in these forums you will see links to older threads related to the current topic. Sometimes you will find help in posts in these earlier threads, but no promises.

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