Master Norton's Theorem: A Comprehensive Guide for Circuit Analysis

Question 1

In Norton's Theorem, which elements characterize the equivalent circuit?

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A current source connected in parallel with a resistor

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A voltage source connected in series with a resistor

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A voltage source connected in parallel with a resistor

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A current source connected in series with a resistor

Question 2

The Norton current of a circuit is defined as:

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The current through the source when the load resistor is disconnected

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The current through the load resistor when it is connected

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The current through the source when the load resistor is connected

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The current through the load resistor when the load resistor is disconnected

Question 3

In the Norton equivalent circuit, the current source and resistor are connected:

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In parallel

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In series

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In parallel with the load resistor

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In series with the load resistor

Question 4

Which theorem is the dual of Norton's Theorem?

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Thevenin's Theorem

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Superposition Theorem

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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

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Millman's Theorem

Question 5

Norton's Theorem is especially useful for analyzing circuits with:

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Multiple voltage sources

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Multiple current sources

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Dependent sources

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Non-linear elements

Question 6

Which step is NOT required when applying Norton's Theorem to a circuit?

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Removing all dependent sources from the circuit

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Determining the Norton current by short-circuiting the terminals

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Calculating the equivalent resistance seen from the terminals

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Finding the open-circuit voltage across the terminals

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** a step involved in applying Norton's Theorem?

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Replacing the circuit with a **parallel** resistor and a voltage source

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Finding the Norton current (Is)

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Finding the Norton resistance (Rn)

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Analyzing the circuit as if it were connected to a load

Question 8

For a circuit with a 10Ω resistor in parallel with a 5V voltage source, calculate the Norton current (Is).

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0.5A

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1A

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2A

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5A

Question 9

Calculate the Norton resistance (Rn) of a circuit consisting of a 20Ω resistor in series with a 10V voltage source.

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20Ω

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10Ω

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30Ω

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40Ω

Question 10

In a circuit with a Norton equivalent circuit consisting of a 12V voltage source and a 6Ω resistor, connected to a 4Ω load, calculate the load current.

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3A

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2A

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4A

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6A

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of Norton's Theorem?

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To simplify complex circuits for analysis

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To determine the current and voltage at any point in a circuit

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To find the equivalent resistance of a circuit

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To calculate the power dissipated in a circuit

Question 12

Which of the following is the definition of Norton equivalent resistance?

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The resistance seen from the terminals of the voltage source with the load disconnected

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The resistance of the load as seen from the terminals of the voltage source

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The resistance of the source and the load in parallel

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The resistance of the source and the load in series

Question 13

What is the primary benefit of using Norton's Theorem?

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It simplifies circuit analysis by replacing complex circuits with simpler equivalent circuits

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It reduces the complexity of circuit equations by eliminating the need to solve for unknown currents

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It enhances the accuracy of circuit analysis by considering the internal resistance of the source

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It facilitates the analysis of circuits with non-linear elements

Question 14

Where can Norton's Theorem be applied?

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Any circuit that can be simplified to a single voltage source and a series resistor

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Only series circuits

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Only parallel circuits

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Any circuit with multiple voltage sources

Question 15

Identify the benefit of Norton's Theorem that is incorrect:

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Allows for the elimination of Kirchhoff's laws

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Simplifies circuit analysis

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Reduces a complex circuit to a simpler equivalent

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Improves the stability of the circuit

Question 16

Which formula accurately calculates the Norton equivalent current?

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IN = I_NL + I_SC * R_L / R_N

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IN = I_NL - I_SC * R_L / R_N

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IN = I_SC + I_NL * R_N / R_L

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IN = I_SC - I_NL * R_N / R_L

Question 17

In a Norton equivalent circuit, the relationship between the Norton current and the short-circuit current is:

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Norton current is equal to the short-circuit current

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Norton current is always greater than the short-circuit current

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Norton current is always less than the short-circuit current

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Norton current can be either greater or less than the short-circuit current

Question 18

Which component is not included in a Norton equivalent circuit?

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Inductor

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Voltage source

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Current source

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Resistor

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the Norton equivalent circuit of a given circuit?

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Connect the Norton's equivalent circuit to an external load and analyze the circuit as if it were the original circuit.

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Find the open-circuit voltage (V_OC).

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Short-circuit the load resistor (R_L) to find the short-circuit current (I_SC).

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Calculate the Norton's equivalent resistance (R_N).

Question 20

When combining multiple Norton sources in a circuit, how are their equivalent resistances (R_N) combined?

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Parallel

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Series

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Sum

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Difference

Question 21

What is the relationship between Norton's theorem and Thevenin's theorem?

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They are equivalent theorems providing the same equivalent circuits.

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They provide different equivalent circuits.

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Norton's theorem is a special case of Thevenin's theorem.

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Thevenin's theorem is a special case of Norton's theorem.

Question 22

What is the significance of the Norton current (I_N)?

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It is the current flowing through the Norton equivalent resistance.

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It is the current flowing through the load resistor.

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It is the current flowing through the original circuit prior to applying Norton's theorem.

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It is the current flowing through an open circuit.

Question 23

Which step is **not** involved in applying Norton's Theorem?

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Replacing the circuit with a Thevenin equivalent

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Finding the open-circuit voltage across the terminals of interest

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Short-circuiting the terminals of interest

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Calculating the current through the short circuit

Question 24

In Norton's equivalent circuit, the voltage source represents which parameter of the original circuit?

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Open-circuit voltage across the terminals of interest

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Short-circuit current through the terminals of interest

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Thevenin resistance

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Norton resistance

Question 25

Can Norton's Theorem be used to determine the current through a specific load resistor?

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Yes

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No

Question 26

Norton's Theorem is applicable to which type of circuits?

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Linear circuits only

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Non-linear circuits only

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Both linear and non-linear circuits

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AC circuits only

Question 27

Which of the following is the formula for calculating the Norton current (I_N)?

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I_N = V_N / R_N

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I_N = I_L

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I_N = V_S / (R_S + R_L)

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I_N = V_S / R_S

Question 28

What is the significance of the Norton resistor (R_N)?

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It represents the internal resistance of the circuit or the resistance seen at the output terminals when the load is disconnected.

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It is the resistance of the load.

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It is the resistance of the source.

Question 29

When is Norton's Theorem applicable?

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When the circuit is linear and time-invariant.

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When the load resistance is small.

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When the source voltage is high.

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Only when the circuit contains a single voltage source.

Question 30

What is the relationship between the Norton and Thevenin equivalent circuits?

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They are equivalent for all values of load resistance.

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The Norton equivalent is always simpler to analyze.

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The Thevenin equivalent is always preferred for high load resistances.

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They are never equivalent.

Question 31

Which of the following does not affect the Norton equivalent circuit?

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Capacitance

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Source voltage

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Load resistance

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Internal resistance

Question 32

What is the advantage of using Norton's Theorem over Thevenin's Theorem?

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It is simpler to calculate in some cases as it does not require measuring the open-circuit voltage.

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It is more accurate for nonlinear circuits.

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It works better for high load resistances.

Question 33

In Norton's equivalent circuit, the voltage source represents which of the following in the original circuit?

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Open-circuit voltage across the terminals

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Load current

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Thevenin voltage

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Short-circuit current

Question 34

Which of the following is the defining characteristic of a Norton equivalent circuit?

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A voltage source in series with a single resistor

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A current source and a parallel resistor

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A sinusoidal voltage and a parallel capacitor

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A constant voltage and a series inductor

Question 35

In a Norton equivalent circuit, the Norton current is equal to the:

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Short-circuit current

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Source current

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Open-circuit voltage

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Load current

Question 36

The Norton resistance is calculated using the:

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Ratio of open-circuit voltage to short-circuit current

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Load current and source voltage

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Thevenin resistance and source voltage

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Source resistance and load resistance

Question 37

Norton's Theorem can be applied to circuits with:

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Multiple voltage sources

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Only current sources

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Only dependent voltage sources

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Only independent voltage sources

Question 38

Norton's Theorem is named after which electrical engineer?

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Edward Lawry Norton

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James Clerk Maxwell

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Gustav Kirchhoff

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George Ohm

Question 39

What is the first step in applying Norton's Theorem to find the equivalent circuit of a complex network?

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Determine the Norton current (I_N) by short-circuiting the output terminals.

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Find the Thevenin resistance (R_th).

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Calculate the Norton resistance (R_N).

Question 40

How is the Norton current (I_N) calculated?

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By finding the short-circuit current flowing through the output terminals.

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By dividing the Thevenin voltage (V_th) by the Thevenin resistance (R_th).

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By finding the open-circuit voltage across the output terminals.

Question 41

How is the Norton resistance (R_N) calculated?

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By finding the equivalent resistance seen from the output terminals with all independent sources deactivated.

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By dividing the Norton current (I_N) by the Thevenin voltage (V_th).

Question 42

What is the primary advantage of using Norton's Theorem?

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It simplifies circuit analysis by representing complex networks as a single current source and parallel resistor.

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It helps to find the maximum power transfer to a load.

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It is used to analyze non-linear circuits.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in determining the Norton equivalent of a circuit?

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Find the Thevenin voltage across the output terminals.

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Deactivate all independent sources and find the equivalent resistance seen from the output terminals.

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Short-circuit the output terminals and find the Norton current.

Question 44

What is the formula for calculating the Norton equivalent resistance (R_N)?

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R_N = R_th

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R_N = R_th + R_L

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R_N = R_th - R_L

Question 45

What is the value of the Norton equivalent current source (I_N)?

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I_N = I_sc

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I_N = V_oc / R_th

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I_N = V_oc / R_L

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I_N = I_sc / R_th

Question 46

A circuit has a Norton equivalent resistance of 10 ohms and a Norton equivalent current source of 2 amps.  If a 5-ohm load resistor is connected to this circuit, what is the voltage across the load?

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6.67 volts

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15 volts

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5 volts

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10 volts

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of converting a circuit to its Norton equivalent?

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To simplify circuit analysis by representing it as a single current source and parallel resistor.

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To improve the accuracy of circuit calculations.

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To reduce the number of components in the circuit.

Question 48

A circuit has a Norton equivalent current source of 3 amps and a Norton equivalent resistance of 6 ohms.  If a 2-ohm resistor is connected across the circuit, what is the current flowing through the resistor?

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1.8 amps

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1 amp

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3 amps

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4 amps

Question 49

What is the fundamental principle of Norton's Theorem?

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Any linear circuit can be replaced with an equivalent circuit consisting of a current source in parallel with a resistor.

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A complex circuit can be replaced with a single current source.

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Norton's Theorem applies only to circuits with DC sources.

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Any circuit can be simplified by replacing it with a single voltage source.

Question 50

Which step is NOT involved in applying Norton's Theorem?

Accepted Answer

Calculating the equivalent resistance by open-circuiting the voltage source.

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Calculating the short-circuit current flowing through the output terminals.

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Short-circuiting the output terminals of the original circuit.

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Replacing the original circuit with an equivalent current source and parallel resistor.

Question 51

A circuit consists of a 12V battery, a 4Ω resistor, and a 6Ω resistor connected in series. What is the Norton equivalent current source for this circuit?

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2A

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1.5A

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6A

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12A

Question 52

A circuit has a Norton equivalent current source of 2A and a Norton equivalent resistance of 5Ω. What is the voltage across a 10Ω load connected to this circuit?

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10V

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20V

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4V

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5V

Question 53

Which statement is TRUE about Norton's Theorem?

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It simplifies circuit analysis by reducing complex circuits to a simpler equivalent.

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It always results in a higher equivalent resistance than the original circuit.

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It can only be applied to circuits with DC sources.

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It is only useful for analyzing circuits with multiple current sources.

Question 54

A circuit has a Norton equivalent current source of 4A and a Norton equivalent resistance of 2Ω. What is the power delivered to a 4Ω load connected to this circuit?

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16W

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32W

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4W

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8W

Question 55

A circuit has a Norton equivalent current source of 1A and a Norton equivalent resistance of 3Ω. What is the Thevenin equivalent voltage source for this circuit?

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3V

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9V

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1V

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6V

Question 56

A complex circuit is analyzed using Norton's Theorem, resulting in a Norton equivalent current source of 5A and a Norton equivalent resistance of 10Ω. What is the maximum power transfer to a load connected to this circuit?

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62.5W

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50W

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125W

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25W

Question 57

In a circuit with a Norton equivalent current source of 2A and a Norton equivalent resistance of 4Ω, what is the current flowing through a 2Ω load connected to this circuit?

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1A

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4A

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0.5A

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2A

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a valid application of Norton's Theorem?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing circuits with non-linear elements.

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Determining the maximum power transfer to a load.

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Simplifying complex circuits for analysis.

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Calculating the current flowing through a specific branch in a circuit.