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A circuit has a Thevenin equivalent of VTh=10 V and RTh=5, . What current flows when a 15, load is connected?

  1. 670 mA
  2. 500 mA
  3. 330 mA
  4. 250 mA

Answer

B. 500 mA

Solution

I= VThRTh+RL=10/5+15=0.5 A.

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