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For the circuit shown, I=6 A, R1=2, , and R2=4, . Find the Norton resistance RN seen at terminals a-b.

  1. 2,
  2. 6,
  3. 1.33,
  4. 4,

Answer

B. 6,

Solution

Open the current source. Looking into a-b we see R2 in series with R1: RN=R1+R2=2, +4, =6, .

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