circuit symbols

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  • circuit symbols
    • cell
      • store of chemical energy
    • battery
      • two or more cells in a series
    • switch
      • breaks circuit, turning
    • lamp
      • lights when current flows
    • ammeter
      • measures current
    • volt meter
      • measures potential
    • volt meter
      • measures potential difference
    • diode
      • current flows one way
    • LED
      • emits light when current flows
    • LDR
      • resistance low in bright light
    • fuse
      • melts when current is too high
    • Resistor
      • affects the size of current flowing
    • variable resistor
      • allows current to be varied
    • thermistor
      • resistance low at high

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