If a circuit has a Thevenin equivalent of 5V and 10Ω, what is the current throug

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If a circuit has a Thevenin equivalent of 5V and 10Ω, what is the current through a load resistor of 5Ω connected across the terminals?
  1. 1A
  2. 0.5A
  3. 2A
  4. 0.25A

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a circuit has a Thevenin equivalent of 5V and 10Ω, what is the current through a load resistor of 5Ω connected across the terminals?
  • Step 1: Identify the Thevenin equivalent voltage (Vth) which is given as 5V.
  • Step 2: Identify the Thevenin equivalent resistance (Rth) which is given as 10Ω.
  • Step 3: Identify the load resistor (Rload) which is given as 5Ω.
  • Step 4: Calculate the total resistance in the circuit by adding Rth and Rload: Rtotal = Rth + Rload = 10Ω + 5Ω.
  • Step 5: Perform the addition: Rtotal = 15Ω.
  • Step 6: Use Ohm's law to find the current (I) through the load resistor: I = Vth / Rtotal.
  • Step 7: Substitute the values: I = 5V / 15Ω.
  • Step 8: Perform the division: I = 0.33A.
  • Thevenin's Theorem – Thevenin's Theorem simplifies a complex circuit to a single voltage source and series resistance.
  • Ohm's Law – Ohm's Law relates voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit (V = IR).
  • Series Resistance – When resistors are in series, their total resistance is the sum of their individual resistances.
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