Chapter 9, Problem 16P Determine the Thevénin equivalent circuit for the network external to the resistor R in Fig. 9.140. b. Find the current through the resistor R if its value is 20 2,50 2 , and 100 2 c. Without having the Thévenin equivalent circuit, what would you have to do to find the current through the resistor R for all the values of part (b)? R₁ R3 Rs www ww w 2002 120 202 E 20V R₂50 RA 1602 = Fig.9.140

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[BE] Chapter 9, Problem 16P
'
Determine the Thevénin equivalent circuit for the network external to the resistor
R in Fig. 9.140.
b. Find the current through the resistor R if its value is 20, 50
and 100
c. Without having the Thévenin equivalent circuit, what would you have to do to
find the current through the resistor R for all the values of part (b)?
R₁
ww
2002
R₁
www
20V R₂50
Rs
www
120
202
RA
16 Ω
Fig.9.140
Transcribed Image Text:[BE] Chapter 9, Problem 16P ' Determine the Thevénin equivalent circuit for the network external to the resistor R in Fig. 9.140. b. Find the current through the resistor R if its value is 20, 50 and 100 c. Without having the Thévenin equivalent circuit, what would you have to do to find the current through the resistor R for all the values of part (b)? R₁ ww 2002 R₁ www 20V R₂50 Rs www 120 202 RA 16 Ω Fig.9.140
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