Math Problem Statement

Find the Thevenin's open-circuit voltage \(V_{TH}\), the Thevenin's equivalent resistance \(R_{TH}\), and the maximum power that can be delivered to the resistor \(R\) in the circuit of Figure 3.

Solution

To solve the problem of finding the Thevenin's equivalent circuit parameters and the maximum power for the circuit in Figure 3, we need to perform the following steps:

1. Find the Thevenin's Open-Circuit Voltage (VTHV_{TH}):

  • To find the Thevenin voltage (VTHV_{TH}), we need to calculate the open-circuit voltage across the terminals where the resistor RR is connected.
  • From the diagram, we can see that the circuit consists of a combination of a voltage source, resistors, and a current source.

2. Find the Thevenin Equivalent Resistance (RTHR_{TH}):

  • To find RTHR_{TH}, we deactivate the independent sources (voltage source becomes a short circuit and current source becomes an open circuit).
  • We calculate the equivalent resistance seen from the terminals where the resistor RR was originally connected.

3. Find the Maximum Power Delivered to RR:

  • The maximum power transfer occurs when the load resistance RR is equal to the Thevenin resistance (R=RTHR = R_{TH}).
  • The maximum power delivered can be calculated using the formula: Pmax=VTH24RTHP_{max} = \frac{V_{TH}^2}{4 R_{TH}}

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Thevenin Voltage (VTHV_{TH}) Calculation

  • Identify the open-circuit voltage across the resistor RR.
  • You have two voltage sources: a 20 V source and a 10 V source. We need to apply superposition or another method to solve for the voltage at the terminals of RR.

Step 2: Thevenin Resistance (RTHR_{TH}) Calculation

  • Deactivate all independent sources (replace the 20 V voltage source with a short circuit and the 6 A current source with an open circuit).
  • Calculate the equivalent resistance seen from the terminals.

Step 3: Maximum Power Calculation

  • Once VTHV_{TH} and RTHR_{TH} are known, calculate the maximum power delivered using: Pmax=VTH24RTHP_{max} = \frac{V_{TH}^2}{4 R_{TH}}

I will now solve these equations step by step.The general formula for the maximum power delivered to the resistor RR is:

Pmax=VTH24RTHP_{max} = \frac{V_{TH}^2}{4 R_{TH}}

Next, I will solve for VTHV_{TH} and RTHR_{TH} using the circuit components in Figure 3.

First, let's begin by calculating the Thevenin equivalent voltage, VTHV_{TH}, using the information provided (two voltage sources and resistors).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Thevenin's Theorem
Electrical Circuits
Superposition Theorem
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

Formulas

P_{max} = \frac{V_{TH}^2}{4 R_{TH}}
Thevenin resistance formula: equivalent resistance with sources deactivated

Theorems

Thevenin's Theorem
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College-level or Advanced High School