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The Norton Equivalent circuit is a simplified representation of a complex circuit that contains a current source and a parallel resistor. It is used to analyze the behavior of a circuit at a particular node or branch.
The Norton Equivalent circuit uses a current source and a parallel resistor, while the Thevenin Equivalent circuit uses a voltage source and a series resistor. The two circuits are equivalent in terms of their behavior at a particular node or branch, but they have different internal structures.
Source Transformation is a technique used to convert a voltage source and series resistor into a current source and parallel resistor, or vice versa. This technique can be used to simplify complex circuits and make them easier to analyze using the Norton Equivalent method.
The Norton Equivalent current is calculated by short-circuiting the load resistor in the original circuit and finding the current that flows through the short circuit. This current is then used as the current source in the Norton Equivalent circuit.
Yes, the Norton Equivalent circuit can be applied to any linear circuit, which means it follows Ohm's law and has constant resistance. Non-linear circuits, such as those containing diodes or transistors, cannot be simplified using the Norton Equivalent method.
