1.
(a) Using superposition theorem, find the current through R3 for the network
below. Draw the circuits for each source (2 circuits), write all the formulas
properly and also provide the current direction.
(b) Apply thevenin’s theorem for the network external to R3. Draw the
circuits required to find Eth and Rth. Finally draw the thevenin equivalent
circuit and find the current through R3. Compare the results with (a).
2. Using superposition theorem, find the voltage across R4 for this network
with all necessary steps, formula and diagram.
3. Apply thevenin’s theorem for the network external to RL with all necessary
steps and formula. Draw the circuits required to find Eth and Rth. Finally
draw the thevenin equivalent circuit and find the current through RL if RL=
10 kilo ohm.
4. a) Find the Thévenin equivalent circuit for the portions of the networks
external to points a and b. Show all necessary steps, formula and diagram.
Also find the current I1 flowing through this portion a and b (or flowing
through R=47 kilo ohm resistor).
b) Find the Norton’s equivalent circuit for the portions of the networks
external to the points a and b with all necessary steps, formula and diagram.
5. Find the Thevenin equivalent circuit for the portions of the network external to
the resistor R. Find the value of R for maximum power transfer to R. Determine
the maximum power to R. Draw all the required circuit, demonstrate all the steps
with clear formulas.
6. a. Find the mathematical expressions for the transient behavior of the
voltage vC and the current iC if the capacitor was initially uncharged
and the switch is thrown into position 1 at t = 0 s.
b. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current iC
if the switch is moved to position 2 at t = 3 ms.
c. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 3 at t =5 ms.
d. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 1 at t =7 ms.
e. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 2 at t =15 ms.
f. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 3 at t =20 ms.
g. Plot the waveforms obtained in parts (a)–(f)
Demonstrate all necessary steps, formulas and calculations properly.
7. a. Find the mathematical expressions for the transient behavior of the
voltage vC and the current iC if the capacitor was initially uncharged
and the switch is thrown into position 1 at t = 0 s.
b. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current iC
if the switch is moved to position 2 at t = 8τ.
c. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 3 at t =12τ.
d. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 1 at t =14τ.
e. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 2 at t =17τ.
f. Find the mathematical expressions for the voltage vC and the current if the
switch is thrown into position 3 at t =20τ.
g. Plot the waveforms obtained in parts (a)–(f)
Demonstrate all necessary steps, formulas and calculations properly.