7.06 Norton's theorem example.

Example.

Produce a Norton equivalent circuit for the circuit shown below.

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Finding the current for the equivalent circuit.

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Finding the resistance for the equivalent circuit.

Finding the value for the internal resistance is identical to Thevenins theorem, first: short out the power supply.

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Finding the resistance is usually easier if we then redraw the circuit, so that the connection between the resistors can be seen more easily.

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This gives the Norton equivalent circuit shown below.

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