Applications of Thevnin Norton and Maximum Power Transfer Theorem?

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Norton's and Thevenin's Theorems are used to simplify complicated linear circuits. They're applicable in any case one would like to simplify a messy linear circuit that is not already in Thevenin or Norton form. Maximum Power Transfer: "Practical applications of this might include radio transmitter final amplifier stage design (seeking to maximize power delivered to the antenna or transmission line), a grid tied inverter loading a solar array, or electric vehicle design (seeking to maximize power delivered to drive motor)." Source: http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_10/12.html