Circuit Symbols Flashcards

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1
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What is the circuit symbol for a resistor?

A

A zigzag line.

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True or False: The circuit symbol for a battery consists of two parallel lines, one longer than the other.

A

True.

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Fill in the blank: The circuit symbol for a capacitor is represented by ______.

A

Two parallel lines.

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What does the circuit symbol for a diode look like?

A

A triangle pointing to a line.

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5
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Which of the following is the symbol for a light bulb? (A) Circle with a cross inside (B) Zigzag line (C) Triangle

A

A.

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What is the circuit symbol for an inductor?

A

A series of loops or coils.

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True or False: The circuit symbol for a switch is represented by a break in a line.

A

True.

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What does a ground symbol look like in circuit diagrams?

A

A set of horizontal lines stacked on top of each other.

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Fill in the blank: The circuit symbol for a fuse is represented by a ______.

A

Rectangle with a line inside.

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What is the circuit symbol for an operational amplifier?

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A triangle with two input lines and one output line.

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Which symbol represents a voltage source in a circuit? (A) Circle (B) Square (C) Long and short parallel lines

A

C.

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True or False: The circuit symbol for a transformer is represented by two coils next to each other.

A

True.

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What does the circuit symbol for a potentiometer look like?

A

A resistor symbol with an arrow across it.

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Fill in the blank: The circuit symbol for a relay is represented by a ______.

A

Rectangle with an electromagnetic coil.

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What is the circuit symbol for a transistor?

A

A circle with three lines extending from it.

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Which of the following is the symbol for a speaker? (A) Circle with a line (B) Rectangle (C) Triangle

A

A.

17
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True or False: The circuit symbol for an antenna is represented by a straight line with a circle at the end.

A

False.

18
Q

What does the circuit symbol for a push button switch look like?

A

A line with a break and a small circle.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The circuit symbol for a current source is represented by a ______.

A

Circle with an arrow.

20
Q

What is the circuit symbol for an AC source?

A

A circle with a sine wave inside.