An equivalent single current source between 'A' and 'B' in the following figure will be: 

F1 Vinanti Engineering 09.02.23 D20

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  1. 1A, 5 Ω
  2. 2A, 5 Ω
  3. 1A, 10 Ω
  4. 2Α, 10 Ω

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Option 4 : 2Α, 10 Ω
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Concept:

  • Norton’s Theorem states that “Any linear circuit containing several energy sources and resistances can be replaced by a single constant current source in parallel with a single resistor".
  • It is an analytical method used to change a complex circuit into a simple equivalent circuit consisting of a single resistance in parallel with a current source.

F1 U.B Madhu 31.12.19 D 12

Steps to follow for Norton’s Theorem:

  • Calculate Norton’s current source by removing the load resistor from the original circuit and replacing it with a short circuit.
  • Calculating the current through a shorted wire.
  • Calculating the Norton resistance by removing all power sources in the original circuit (voltage sources shorted and current sources open).
  • Calculating total resistance between the open connection points.
  • Draw the Norton equivalent circuit, with the Norton current source in parallel with the Norton resistance.
  • The load resistor re-attaches between the two open points of the equivalent circuit.

 

Calculation of Norton Resistance

Step 1: Open the load terminal AB.

Step 2: Short circuit the voltage source and open circuit the current source.

F1 Madhuri Engineering 10.02.2023 D9

RN = 10Ω 

Calculation of Norton's Current

Short circuit the load terminal. This short circuit current is known as the Norton current.

F1 Madhuri Engineering 10.02.2023 D10

\(-5-10+10I+5=0\)

I = 1A

Applying KCL at Node B:

IB = 1+1 = 2A = IN

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