Thevenin equivalent circuit problem

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Start date Dec 17, 2008
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Dec 17, 2008

leopard

I start with the Thevenin equivalent.

\hat{R} = R_2 + R_4 || R_1 = 6 \Omega
R_{Th} = R_3 + \hat{R} || R_5 = 8 \Omega

The correct answer here should be 2 \Omega

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Dec 19, 2008

turin

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From what I remember of this stuff, I agree with your answer of 8ohm. At any rate, surely it cannot be any less than R3, can it? Are you sure you are comparing to the appropriate answer?

Dec 19, 2008

noumed

8ohms look right to me as well.

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