Network Theory Questions and Answers – Norton’s Theorem

This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Norton’s Theorem”.

1. Norton’s current is equal to the current passing through the ___________ circuited ___________ terminals.
a) short, input
b) short, output
c) open, output
d) open, input
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Answer: b
Explanation: Norton’s current is equal to the current passing through short circuited output terminals not the current through open circuited output terminals.

2. The expression of Norton’s current (IN) in the circuit shown below is?
The expression of Norton’s current (IN) in the circuit is V/Z1 in circuit
a) V/Z1
b) V/Z2
c) V(Z2/(Z1+Z2))
d) VZ1/(Z1+Z2)
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Norton’s equivalent form of any complex impedance circuit consists of an equivalent current source and an equivalent impedance. The expression of Norton’s current is IN = V/Z1.

3. The expression of equivalent impedance (ZN) in the circuit shown below is?
The expression of Norton’s current (IN) in the circuit is V/Z1 in circuit
a) (Z1+Z2)/Z1
b) (Z1+Z2)/Z2
c) Z1Z2/(Z1+Z2)
d) Z1+Z2
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Answer: c
Explanation: The impedance between the points a and b with the source replaced by a short circuit is Norton’s equivalent impedance. The Norton’s equivalent impedance is ZN = Z1Z2/(Z1+Z2).
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4. Determine Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit is 5∠-53.13⁰
a) 5∠53.13⁰
b) 4∠53.13⁰
c) 4∠53.13⁰
d) 5∠-53.13⁰
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Answer: d
Explanation: The current through the terminals a and b is the Norton’s equivalent current. The Norton’s equivalent current is I = (25∠0o)/(3+j4) = 5∠-53.13⁰A.

5. The Norton’s equivalent impedance in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit is 5∠-53.13⁰
a) 4.53∠9.92⁰
b) 4.53∠-9.92⁰
c) 5.53∠9.92⁰
d) 5.53∠-9.92⁰
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Norton’s equivalent impedance is Z = (3+j4)(4-j5)/((3+j4)+(4-j5))=4.53∠9.92oΩ. The impedance between the points a and b with the source replaced by a short circuit is Norton’s equivalent impedance.
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6. Determine the Norton’s impedance seen from terminals ‘ab’.
Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit is 5∠-53.13⁰
a) 6∠90⁰
b) 7∠90⁰
c) 6∠-90⁰
d) 7∠-90⁰
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Answer: c
Explanation: The impedance between the points a and b with the source replaced by a short circuit is Norton’s equivalent impedance. The Norton’s impedance is Zab=(j3)(-j2)/((j3)-(j2))=6∠-90oΩ.

7. Find the Norton’s current passing through ‘ab’ in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit is 5∠-53.13⁰
a) 4.16∠126.8⁰
b) 5.16∠126.8⁰
c) 5.16∠-126.8⁰
d) 4.16∠-126.8⁰
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Answer: d
Explanation: The Norton’s current is equal to the current passing through the short circuit between the points a and b. The Norton’s current is I=(10∠0o)/(3∠90o)+(5∠90o)/(2∠-90o) =4.16∠-126.8oA.
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8. Find the load current in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent current in the circuit is 5∠-53.13⁰
a) 3.19∠166.61⁰
b) 3.19∠-166.61⁰
c) 4.19∠166.61⁰
d) 4.19∠-166.61⁰
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Answer: b
Explanation: The load current in the circuit is given by IL = I×(6∠-90o)/(5+6∠-90o) = 3.19∠-166.61oA.

9. Determine Norton’s equivalent impedance in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent impedance in the circuit shown is (5+j6) Ω
a) (5+j6) Ω
b) (5-j6) Ω
c) (6+j7) Ω
d) (6-j7) Ω
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Answer: a
Explanation: The impedance seen from the terminals when the source is reduced to zero is Z = (5+j6) Ω.
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10. Find the Norton’s current in the circuit shown below.
Norton’s equivalent impedance in the circuit shown is (5+j6) Ω
a) 40∠30⁰
b) 40∠-30⁰
c) 30∠30⁰
d) 30∠-30⁰
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Answer: c
Explanation: The Norton’s current is equal to the current passing through the short circuit between the points a and b. So the current passing through the short circuited terminals ‘a’ and ‘b’ is I = 30∠30⁰A.

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