Using thevenin s theorem through direct formula clearly step by step please

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0.3 A\text{0.3 A}

3 V\text{3 V}

0.9 W\text{0.9 W}

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Okay, let's re-evaluate the problem using Thevenin's theorem with a direct, step-by-step formula application. We are referring to the circuit diagram from the previous question (Q1b).

Goal: Determine the current, p.d., and power across the 10 Ω\Omega load resistance using Thevenin's theorem.

  1. Calculate the Thevenin Resistance (RThR_{Th}).

    To find RThR_{Th}, we first remove the load resistor (the 10 Ω\Omega resistor between terminals A and B). Then, we turn off all independent voltage sources (replace them with short circuits) and independent current sources (replace them with open circuits).

    • Replace the 6V voltage source with a short circuit. This connects node C directly to node D.
    • Replace the 9V voltage source with a short circuit. This connects node F directly to node D.

    Now, nodes C, D, and F are all electrically connected to the same point (let's call it ground for simplicity).
    Looking into terminals A and B:

    • The 4 Ω\Omega resistor is connected between terminal A and node C (which is now ground).
    • The 6 Ω\Omega resistor is connected between terminal B and node D (which is now ground).
    • The 5 Ω\Omega resistor is connected between node C and node F. Since C and F are both connected to D (ground), the 5 Ω\Omega resistor is connected between two points that are at the same potential. This means the 5 Ω\Omega resistor is shorted out and does not contribute to RThR_{Th} between A and B.

    The effective path between A and B is through the 4 Ω\Omega resistor to ground (C/D/F) and then from ground (C/D/F) through the 6 Ω\Omega resistor to B. Therefore, the 4 Ω\Omega and 6 Ω\Omega resistors are in series when viewed from terminals A and B.

    RTh=R4Ω+R6ΩR_{Th} = R_{4\Omega} + R_{6\Omega} RTh=4 Ω+6 ΩR_{Th} = 4 \, \Omega + 6 \, \Omega RTh=10 ΩR_{Th} = 10 \, \Omega
  2. Calculate the Thevenin Voltage (VThV_{Th}).

    To find VThV_{Th}, we determine the open-circuit voltage across the terminals where the load resistor was removed (terminals A and B). This is VABV_{AB}.

    • With the 10 Ω\Omega load removed, no current flows through the 4 Ω\Omega resistor (connected to A) or the 6 Ω\Omega resistor (connected to B) because the circuit is open at A-B.
    • Let's set node D as the reference node (VD=0VV_D = 0V).
    • The 6V source is connected between C and D, with C being positive. So, VC=6VV_C = 6V.
    • The 9V source is connected between F and D, with F being positive. So, VF=9VV_F = 9V.
    • The current flowing through the 5 Ω\Omega resistor (between C and F) is ICFI_{CF}: ICF=VC−VF5 Ω=6V−9V5 Ω=−3V5 Ω=−0.6AI_{CF} = \frac{V_C - V_F}{5 \, \Omega} = \frac{6V - 9V}{5 \, \Omega} = \frac{-3V}{5 \, \Omega} = -0.6A This means 0.6A0.6A flows from F to C.
    • Since no current flows through the 4 Ω\Omega resistor, there is no voltage drop across it. Thus, the voltage at terminal A is the same as the voltage at node C: VA=VC=6VV_A = V_C = 6V
    • Since no current flows through the 6 Ω\Omega resistor, there is no voltage drop across it. Thus, the voltage at terminal B is the same as the voltage at node D: VB=VD=0VV_B = V_D = 0V
    • The Thevenin voltage VThV_{Th} is the potential difference between A and B: VTh=VA−VB=6V−0VV_{Th} = V_A - V_B = 6V - 0V VTh=6VV_{Th} = 6V
  3. Connect the Thevenin equivalent circuit to the load and calculate the current (ILI_L).

    The Thevenin equivalent circuit consists of VThV_{Th} in series with RThR_{Th}. Now, reconnect the 10 Ω\Omega load resistor (RLR_L) to this equivalent circuit.
    The total resistance in the series circuit is Rtotal=RTh+RLR_{total} = R_{Th} + R_L.

    Rtotal=10 Ω+10 Ω=20 ΩR_{total} = 10 \, \Omega + 10 \, \Omega = 20 \, \Omega

    The current flowing through the load resistor is given by Ohm's Law:

    IL=VThRtotalI_L = \frac{V_{Th}}{R_{total}} IL=6V20 ΩI_L = \frac{6V}{20 \, \Omega} IL=0.3AI_L = 0.3A

    The current across the 10 Ω\Omega resistance is 0.3 A\boxed{\text{0.3 A}}.

  4. Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across the load (VLV_L).

    Using Ohm's Law for the load resistor:

    VL=IL×RLV_L = I_L \times R_L VL=0.3A×10 ΩV_L = 0.3A \times 10 \, \Omega VL=3VV_L = 3V

    The p.d across the 10 Ω\Omega resistance is 3 V\boxed{\text{3 V}}.

  5. Calculate the power consumed by the load (PLP_L).

    Using the formula for power:

    PL=IL2×RLP_L = I_L^2 \times R_L PL=(0.3A)2×10 ΩP_L = (0.3A)^2 \times 10 \, \Omega PL=0.09A2×10 ΩP_L = 0.09 A^2 \times 10 \, \Omega PL=0.9WP_L = 0.9W

    The power consumed by the 10 Ω\Omega resistance is 0.9 W\boxed{\text{0.9 W}}.

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