CIRCUIT SYMBOLS

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  • Created on: 09-04-13 22:48
Supplies electrical energy.
Cell
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Supplies electrical energy. Made up for two or more cells.
Battery
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Stop the flow of electrons. Turn circuit "off".
Open Switch
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A closed circuit for the current to flow. Turns circuit "on"
Closed Switch
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This symbol is used for an indicator, for example a warning light.
Lamp (Indicator)
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Used to measure voltage/Potential difference
Voltmeter
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Used to measure current
Ammeter
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Restricts the flow of current
Resistor
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Safety device which will "blow" (melt) if the current exceeds the specified value
Fuse
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Used to control current. E.G. adjusting lamp brightness
Variable Resistor
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AC Supply of electrical energy
Terminal
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A transducer which converts temperature (heat) into reistance (electrical property)
Thermistor
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A transducer which converts light into resistance (an electrical property)
Light Dependant Resistor (LDR)
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Converts electrical energy into light
Light emitting Diode (LED)
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A device which enables current to flow in only one direction
Diode
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Converts electrical energy into heat
Heater
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Converts electrical energy to kinetic energy
Electric Motor
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Card 2

Front

Supplies electrical energy. Made up for two or more cells.

Back

Battery

Card 3

Front

Stop the flow of electrons. Turn circuit "off".

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

A closed circuit for the current to flow. Turns circuit "on"

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

This symbol is used for an indicator, for example a warning light.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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