Thevenin theorem and norton theorem

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Thevenin's and Norton's theorems are essential tools in electrical engineering for simplifying complex circuits into manageable forms. They allow engineers to represent entire circuit sections as simple voltage or current sources with resistors, facilitating easier analysis. This abstraction helps in focusing on specific parts of a circuit without getting bogged down by unnecessary details. The use of these theorems enhances efficiency in circuit design and troubleshooting. Overall, they contribute significantly to the field by streamlining circuit analysis processes.
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can someone tells me what is purpose of using thevenin"s and norton"s theorem??
and what these theorems contribute to electrical engineering's field?

thank you
 
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What's the purpose of a ball-peen or framing or sledge hammer? They're all used to hit things with, but are better at particular jobs. So it is with Thevenin's and Norton's: they're both used for circuit analysis, but can greatly simplify certain jobs, and allow you to abstract entire portions of simple circuits, reducing them down to a simple voltage or current source and a resistor.

The whole concept of black boxes and abstraction makes EE's lives easier.
 
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