The maximum power transfer theorem states that the maximum amount of power will be delivered to the load resistance when the load resistance is equal to the Thevenin/ Norton resistance of the network supplying the power. If the load resistance is lower or higher than the Thevenin/ Norton resistance of the source network, then the power delivered to load is less than maximum. That means the condition for maximum power transfer according to maximum power transfer theorem is,’
RL= RTH
Example:
For the circuit shown in fig, determine the value of load resistance when load resistance draws maximum power. Also find the value of the maximum power.