Thévenin/Norton with Dependent Sources

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Explain why a dependent source cannot be turned off like an independent source
Apply the three-step test-source method to find R_th
Use the shortcut for networks with no independent sources (V_th = 0)
Calculate R_th = V_test/I_test for a simple circuit with a dependent source

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