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5. The circuit shown in (a) is the Thévenin equivalent circuit of the circuit shown in (b) below. Find the value of the open-circuit voltage, $v_{oc}$, and Thévenin resistance, $R_t$. (8 points) 3 ? 3 ? a + 12 V 6 ? 3 A $R_t$ a $+ v_{oc}$ b b (a) (b)

          5. The circuit shown in (a) is the Thévenin equivalent circuit of the circuit shown in (b)
below. Find the value of the open-circuit voltage, $v_{oc}$, and Thévenin resistance, $R_t$. (8 points)
3 ?
3 ?
a
+ 
12 V
6 ?
3 A
$R_t$
a
$+ v_{oc}$
b
b
(a)
(b)

5. The circuit shown in (a) is the Thévenin equivalent circuit of the circuit shown in (b)
below. Find the value of the open-circuit voltage, voc, and Thévenin resistance, Rt. (8 points)
3 ?
3 ?
a
+
12 V
6 ?
3 A
Rt
a
+ voc
b
b
(a)
(b)

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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In other words, we need to find the voltage between points A and B in circuit (a). From circuit (a), we can see that the 39V source is connected directly across points A and B. Therefore, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) is 39V. Show more…

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The circuit shown in (a) is the Thevenin equivalent circuit of the circuit shown in (b) below. Find the value of the open-circuit voltage, Voc, and Thevenin resistance, R. (8 points) 39 V 3 Î© Rt = VWV (a) (a) 69 Î© 3 A (b) (b)