What happens to voltage when the circuit is opened

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smart boy

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Oct 25, 2011

Hello, everyone.

Homework Statement

I have a problem in the homework which is about finding the Thevenin equivalent for this circuit:

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How can I find the Thevenin equivalent circuit with respect to the terminals a, b ?

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I tried to use nodal voltage analysis but I stuck.

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What happens to voltage when the circuit is opened

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What happens to voltage when the circuit is opened

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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