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Millman’s Theorem is a technique used in electrical engineering, specifically in AC (alternating current) circuit analysis, to simplify the process of finding the voltage at a common node (or junction) when there are multiple sources connected to it. It is particularly useful when dealing with circuits that have multiple voltage sources and resistances.
Here’s a simplified explanation:
Statement of Millman’s Theorem:
Millman’s Theorem states that if multiple voltage sources (in parallel) are connected to a common node, the voltage at that node can be calculated using the following formula:
\[
V_{node} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{V_i}{R_i} \right)}{\sum \left( \frac{1}{R_i} \right)}
\]
Where:
How It Works:
Conditions:
Example:
Suppose you have two voltage sources \(V_1 = 10V\) and \(V_2 = 5V\) with resistances \(R_1 = 2 \, \Omega\) and \(R_2 = 3 \, \Omega\) connected to the same node. Using Millman’s Theorem, the voltage at the node would be:
\[
V_{node} = \frac{\left( \frac{10}{2} \right) + \left( \frac{5}{3} \right)}{\left( \frac{1}{2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)}
\]
This formula makes solving complex AC circuits simpler and faster by avoiding the need to solve simultaneous equations for each source.
Here’s a simplified explanation:
Statement of Millman’s Theorem:
Millman’s Theorem states that if multiple voltage sources (in parallel) are connected to a common node, the voltage at that node can be calculated using the following formula:\[
V_{node} = \frac{\sum \left( \frac{V_i}{R_i} \right)}{\sum \left( \frac{1}{R_i} \right)}
\]
Where:
- \(V_{node}\) is the voltage at the common node (the point where all the sources are connected).
- \(V_i\) is the voltage of the \(i\)-th voltage source.
- \(R_i\) is the resistance connected in series with the \(i\)-th voltage source.
How It Works:
- Each voltage source has an associated resistance, and they are all connected to the same point (the node).
- To apply Millman’s Theorem, you calculate the weighted sum of the voltage sources divided by their respective resistances.
- The result gives the equivalent voltage at the node considering the effect of all voltage sources and resistances in the circuit.
Conditions:
- All the voltage sources should be connected in parallel.
- Each voltage source has its own series resistance.
- The voltage sources should ideally have the same frequency (for AC circuits) for the formula to work correctly.
Example:
Suppose you have two voltage sources \(V_1 = 10V\) and \(V_2 = 5V\) with resistances \(R_1 = 2 \, \Omega\) and \(R_2 = 3 \, \Omega\) connected to the same node. Using Millman’s Theorem, the voltage at the node would be:\[
V_{node} = \frac{\left( \frac{10}{2} \right) + \left( \frac{5}{3} \right)}{\left( \frac{1}{2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)}
\]
This formula makes solving complex AC circuits simpler and faster by avoiding the need to solve simultaneous equations for each source.