Tutorial sheet-3
Thevenin’s theorems
Q.1 Determine the current through 2Ω resistor in the network by using Thevenin’s theorem.
[IL=3.6A]
Q.2 Using Thevenin’s theorem, calculate the current flowing through the 4Ω resistor.
[Vth=12V with B at higher potential, 1.5A from B to A]
Q.3 Determine current I through 3 ohm resistor using Thevenin’s theorem? [Ans. 3 A]
Q.4 Find current in 5 ohm resistor using Thevenin’s theorem. [Ans. 6 A]
Q.5 For the circuit shown below find the Thevenin’s equivalent as viewed by resistor R. Find the value of
R for 1A current through it. [Ans. R = 4 ohm]
Q.6 Use Thevenin’s theorem to determine the current I that will flow through the switch when it is closed.
Specify the direction as well as the magnitude of current I. [I=.3428A]
Q.7 The battery has negligible internal resistance. Determine the direction and magnitude of current in the
branch eb using Thevenin’s theorem. [.028 A from b to e]
Q.8 Circuit has an arrangement of circuit elements as depicted in fig given below.
(a) Find the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit considering R4 as a variable load resistance.
(b) Find the current through R4 when its value of 4/7 Ω and 40/7 Ω
[Ith1=8.75A, Ith2=3.50A]
Q.9 In the circuit of fig given below. Find the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit across ab.
[Vth= 13V, Rth=4Ω]
Norton’s theorem
Q.10 Find the current in 20Ω resistor using Norton’s theorem. [I=1.875]
Q.11 Find the Norton’s equivalent circuit as seen at terminals ab. [I=2.4A, R=20/3Ω]
Q.12 For the circuit shown in fig below, Draw the Norton’s equivalent circuit at terminals ab.
[IN= 3A, RN= 2.4Ω]
Q.13 Find the Norton equivalent current source at terminal xy. [In=3.3A, Rth=6.67ohm]
Q.14 Find the voltage across the 100 ohm resistor by constructing a Norton equivalent circuit to the left
of terminal xy. [V=0.9V]
Q.15 Find the current in 20 ohm resistor using Norton Theorem. [Ans. I=1.875A]
Q.16 Solve for the current in 20 ohm resistor by applying Norton Theorem. [Ans.2.22A A]