Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
What are circuit components?
A
Elements of a circuit which are drawn as symbols.
2
Q
Connecting wire
A
3
Q
A
Connecting wire
4
Q
Cell
A
—+| |- ——
5
Q
—–+| |- —–
A
Cell
6
Q
Light bulb
A
——Ω——-
7
Q
——Ω——-
A
Light bulb
8
Q
Resistor
A
—-/\/\/\/-—-
9
Q
—-/\/\/\/-—-
A
Resistor
10
Q
Ammeter
A
—-A—-
11
Q
—-A—-
A
Ammeter
12
Q
Voltmeter
A
—-V—-
13
Q
—-V—-
A
Voltmeter
14
Q
Resistor properties and examples
A
- limits electron flow in a circuit
- it is anything electricity cannot flow through easily
- e.g. light bulb
- measured in the unit called ohms (Ω)
15
Q
Ammeter properties
A
- measures the electrical current in a circuit
- it is a device
- measured in the unit called amperes (amps)
