Physics-circuit symbols/components Flashcards
To mermorise circuit symbols
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Cell
A component which provides consant voltage/energy to the circuit,pushing the electrons around
Text Symbol:—|l—
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Battery
Collective noun for a group of cells
Text Symbol:—|l|l—
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Varible resistor
A variant of the resistor in which it’s reisistance can be adjusted
Text Symbol:—[>]—
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Resistor
A component which provides ressitance to current that passes through it
Text Symbol:—[ ]—
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Bulb
A component which produces radiant(light)/heat energy when a current passes through it
Text Symbol:—(X)—
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Ammeter
A component which reports the amps of a current flowing through it
Text Symbol:—(A)—
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Voltmeter
A component which reports the volts of a current flowing through it
Text Symbol:⌈—(V)—⌉
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Ohmeter
A component which reports the ohms of a current flowing through it
Text Symbol:—(O)—
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Switch
A component which when open,stops a current flowing through it
Text Symbol:—°\ °—(open)—°-°—(closed)
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Diode
A component whichonly allows current to flow in one dierection through it
Text Symbol:—(▷|)—
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Thermistor
A component which provides resistance to current flowing through it, based on the temperature of it
More temp:Less resistance
Text Symbol:—[_/]—
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Light-dependant resistor(LDR)
A sensor which provides resistance to current flowing through it, based on the luminosisty of it’s surrounding
More light:Less resistance
Text Symbol:—⇉(▮)—
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Fuse
A component which melts when the circuit begins to overheat, stopping the circuit
Text Symbol:—[—]—
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Motor
A component which produces angular kinetic energy when a current is passed through it
Text Symbol:—(M)—
