Electric Circuits and Networks

5

Circuit Theorems

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

• Derive Superposition Theorem from the property of linearity of elements.

• Explain the two key theorems – Superposition Theorem and Substitution Theorem in detail.

• Derive other theorems like Compensation Theorem, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem and Maximum Power Transfer Theorem from these two key principles.

• Provide illustrations for applications of circuit theorems in circuit analysis through solved examples.

• Emphasise the use of Compensation Theorem, Thevenin's Theorem and Norton's Theorem in circuits containing dependent sources as a pointer to their applications in the study of Electronic Circuits.

This Chapter identifies the Substitution Theorem and Superposition ...