princejan7 said:Homework Statement
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I'm trying to find the Thevenin equivalent of the circuit on the left side and but having trouble in getting the open circuit voltage.
Does no current flow through R3 since that way leads to a dead end?
Thevenin's Theorem states that any linear, passive circuit can be represented by an equivalent circuit with a single voltage source and a single resistor. This equivalent circuit is known as the Thevenin Equivalent Circuit.
To calculate the Thevenin equivalent voltage, first remove the load resistor from the circuit. Then, determine the open-circuit voltage at the load resistor's terminals. This voltage is the Thevenin equivalent voltage.
To calculate the Thevenin equivalent resistance, again remove the load resistor from the circuit. Then, determine the resistance between the load resistor's terminals. This resistance is the Thevenin equivalent resistance.
The purpose of finding the Thevenin equivalent circuit is to simplify complex circuits into a single voltage source and resistor, making it easier to analyze and solve circuit problems. It can also help determine the maximum power that can be delivered to a load resistor.
No, Thevenin's Theorem can only be applied to linear, passive circuits. Non-linear circuits do not follow the principle of superposition, which is necessary for Thevenin's Theorem to be applicable.