Circuit symbols meanings Flashcards
1
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Bulb
A
Glows when a circuit is complete
1
Q
Voltmeter
A
Measures the voltage produced by a power supply
2
Q
Ammeter
A
Measures the flow of electrons in a circuit (current)
3
Q
Resistor
A
Slows the current
4
Q
Variable resistor
A
Slows the current (resistance can be changed)
5
Q
Cell
A
Transforms chemical energy into electrical
6
Q
Battery
A
Two or more cells in a series
7
Q
Open switch
A
Breaks the circuit
8
Q
Closed switch
A
Connects the components in a circuit
9
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