Assuming that we can determine the Thvenin equivalent resistance of our wall socket, why

Chapter 5, Problem 49

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Assuming that we can determine the Thévenin equivalent resistance of our wall socket, why don’t toaster, microwave oven, and TV manufacturers match each appliance’s Thévenin equivalent resistance to this value? Wouldn’t it permit maximum power transfer from the utility company to our household appliances?

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