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The document contains a series of tutorial questions focused on applying Thevenin's and Norton's theorems to determine currents and equivalent circuits in various resistor networks. Each question provides specific resistor values and expected answers, guiding students through the process of circuit analysis. The document is structured as a tutorial sheet for educational purposes, emphasizing practical applications of electrical engineering concepts.

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Tutorial 3

The document contains a series of tutorial questions focused on applying Thevenin's and Norton's theorems to determine currents and equivalent circuits in various resistor networks. Each question provides specific resistor values and expected answers, guiding students through the process of circuit analysis. The document is structured as a tutorial sheet for educational purposes, emphasizing practical applications of electrical engineering concepts.

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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]

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