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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

This is our original circuit: 18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

We may use Thevenins theorem to simplify this portion of the circuit . . . 18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

We may use Thevenins theorem to simplify this portion of the circuit . . . 18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

We may use Thevenins theorem to simplify this portion of the circuit . . . 18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

We may use Thevenins theorem to simplify this portion of the circuit . . . 18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

To this Thevenin equivalent circuit . . .

18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

To this Thevenin equivalent circuit . . . RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

. . . to which we may attach the same load and analyze. RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

. . . toRload we may attach which the same load and analyze. RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

. . . to which we may attach the same load and analyze. RTH VTH Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

. . . to which we may attach the same load and analyze. RTH VTH

Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

. . . to which we may attach the same load and analyze. RTH VTH Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH VTH Rload

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18 V First we disconnect the load resistor.

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH VTH Rload

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18 V First we disconnect Rload the load resistor.

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

RTH VTH

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18 V First we disconnect the load resistor. Rload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

RTH VTH

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18 V First we disconnect the load resistor.

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Then we calculate how much voltage appears across the open load terminals.

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Then we calculate how much voltage appears + across the open load terminals. V -

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Then we calculate how much voltage appears + across the open load terminals. V -

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Then we calculate how much voltage appears + across the open load terminals. V - (18 volts) (14 k + 12 k + 10 k) Rload
10 k

RTH VTH

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Then we calculate how much voltage appears + across the open load terminals. V - (18 volts) (14 k + 12 k + 10 k) = 5 volts Rload
10 k

RTH VTH

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18 V + 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload R3 10 k V 5V -

RTH VTH

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18 V This voltage becomes our Thevenin source + V 5 V voltage . . . -

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH VTH

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18 V This voltage becomes our Thevenin source + V 5 V voltage . . . -

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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18 V This voltage becomes our Thevenin source + V 5 V voltage . . . -

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH 5V . . . in the Thevenin equivalent circuit.

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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18 V

Now we replace each source in the original circuit with its own internal resistance. R3 10 k

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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18 V

Now we replace each source in the original circuit with its own internal resistance. R3 10 k For voltage sources, this means a short-circuit. Rload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

RTH 5V

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18 V Now we replace each source in the original circuit with its own internal resistance. 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload R3 10 k For voltage sources, this means a short-circuit.

RTH 5V

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18 V Now we replace each source in the original circuit with its own internal resistance. 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload R3 10 k For voltage sources, this means a short-circuit.

RTH 5V

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Now we replace each source in the original circuit with its own internal resistance. 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload R3 10 k For voltage sources, this means a short-circuit.

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

. . . and we calculate resistance across the open load terminals.

Rload

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

. . . and we calculate resistance across the open load terminals.

Rload

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

. . . and we calculate resistance across the open load terminals.

Rload

RTH 5V

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(14 k + 12 k) // 10 k . . . and we calculate resistance across the open load terminals.

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

(14 k + 12 k) // 10 k = 7.22 k . . . and we calculate resistance across the open load terminals.

Rload

RTH 5V

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14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

7.22 k

Rload

RTH 5V

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This resistance becomes our Thevenin source resistance . . . 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload R3 10 k 7.22 k

RTH 5V

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This resistance becomes our Thevenin source resistance . . . 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload

7.22 k

R3

10 k

7.22 k

5V

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This resistance becomes our Thevenin source resistance . . . 14 k R1 R2 12 k Rload

7.22 k

R3

10 k

7.22 k

5V

. . . in the Thevenin equivalent circuit.

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Rload
7.22 k

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Rload
7.22 k

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Rload
7.22 k

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

7.22 k

Rload

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

7.22 k

5V

Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

7.22 k

5V

Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Calculate:
7.22 k

5V

Rload

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Now that we have an equivalent circuit to work with, we may insert the load there to see what happens!

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

R3

10 k

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k Rload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k Rload Vload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

(same) Calculate:

7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k Rload Vload Iload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

(same) Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k Rload Vload Iload Pload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

Calculate:
7.22 k

(same)

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V

These load calculations will reflect what happens in the original circuit! R3 10 k Rload Vload Iload Pload

14 k

R1 R2 12 k

Calculate:
7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V Vload 14 k R1 R2 12 k R3 10 k Rload Iload Pload

7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V Vload 14 k R1 R2 12 k R3 10 k Rload Iload Pload

7.22 k

Vload Rload Iload Pload

5V

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18 V Vload 14 k R1 R2 12 k R3 10 k Rload Iload Pload The load cannot tell any difference between the original circuit and the Thevenin equivalent circuit. Vload Rload Iload Pload

7.22 k

5V

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Answers Answer 1 Nothing to note here.

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Notes Notes 1 The purpose of this animation is to let students see how Thvenins theorem may be applied to the e simplication of a resistor network.

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