Why do I get different answers with different methods - Thevenin

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The discussion centers on determining the Thevenin equivalent of a circuit, with the user expressing confusion over different methods yielding varying results. After multiple attempts, the user believes their second attempt is correct, calculating the Thevenin voltage (Uth) as 5V and the Thevenin resistance (Rth) as 5500 Ohms. Feedback indicates that the first attempt incorrectly shorted the output instead of calculating the open circuit voltage. The user is encouraged to document their steps clearly for better understanding. The conversation highlights the importance of methodical approaches in circuit analysis.
Yealtas

Homework Statement


Determine the Thevenin equivalent of the following circuit:
https://imgur.com/a/74UjA (Top image)

upload_2017-12-18_9-53-13.png


Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


The last 3 images in the Imgur album are all different approaches.

I can't figure out what the right one is, and why the other ones are wrong. I spent hours searching on google, and I feel like I understand Thevenin/Norton well -now I am not so sure..-, but to no avail.

Extra information:
- Ub = Usource
- "zal door Rv gaan" means "will pas through Rv"

EDIT: I think my second attempt is correct. Uth = 5V. The 1st and 3rd method are presumambly wrong. I sort of have an idea of why, but I am still not 100% convinced.
 

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Can you write down the steps you are taking eg...

1) Remove load resistors (none to remove in this case)
2) Replace current sources with..

etc
 
Hi Yealtas,

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Yealtas said:
EDIT: I think my second attempt is correct. Uth = 5V.

Yes and Rth = 5500 Ohms.

Re: First image/attempt: You appear to be shorting the output to calculate I5 when you should be calculating the open circuit voltage (so I5 = 0).
 

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