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Reciprocity Theorem

reciprocity theorem, in a linear passive network, supply voltage V and output current I are mutually transferable.The ratio of V and I is called the transfer resistance.


In simple words, we can state the reciprocity theorem as when the places of voltage and current source in any network are interchanged the amount or magnitude of current and voltage flowing in the circuit remains the same.


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The various resistances R1, R2, R3 is connected in the circuit diagram above with a voltage source (V) and a current source (I). It is clear from the figure above that the voltage source and current sources are interchanged for solving the network with the help of Reciprocity Theorem.

The limitation of this theorem is that it is applicable only to single source networks and not in the multi-source network.

Steps for Solving a Network Utilizing Reciprocity Theorem


Step 1 – Firstly, select the branches between which reciprocity has to be established.


Step 2 – The current in the branch is obtained using any conventional network analysis method.


Step 3 – The voltage source is interchanged between the branch which is selected.


Step 4 – The current in the branch where the voltage source was existing earlier is calculated.


Step 5 – Now, it is seen that the current obtained in the previous connection, i.e., in step 2 and the current which is calculated when the source is interchanged, i.e., in step 4 are identical to each other.


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