Problem 3.

77 Obtain the Thévenin equivalent circuit at terminals (a, b) in

Fig. P3.77.
2Ω 8Ω 6Ω
b a
+ +
1V _ 4Ω _ 5V 4Ω

Figure P3.77: Circuit of Problem 3.77.

Solution: We start by choosing a ground node as shown.

2Ω 8Ω 6Ω
b a
+ +
1V _ 4Ω _ 5V 4Ω

Fig. P3.77 (a)

Thévenin Voltage:
Node b is at Vb = 1 V.

Through voltage division

5×4
Va = = 2 V.
4+6
Hence,
VTh = Vab = Va −Vb = 2 − 1 = 1 V.

Equivalent Resistance
Suppressing sources, the circuit becomes

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 2Ω d 8Ω c 6Ω
b a

4Ω 4Ω

b c c

8
2 Ω || 4 Ω = Ω 8Ω
6 c 6 Ω || 4 Ω = 2.4 Ω
b a

c 2.4 Ω
b a

Fig. P3.77 (b)

RTh = 2.4 Ω.

Thévenin Equivalent
2.4 Ω
a
+
1V _

Fig. P3.77 (c)

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