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Circuit symbols

Symbols

The following symbols show the different that can be found in an electrical circuit.

Individual circuit symbols in one sheet including, open switch, closed switch, lamp, voltmeter, ammeter, resistor, variable resistor, LDR, thermistor, diode, LED, cell, battery and fuse.

Components

Some of the more common components are:

Switch

A switch is used to turn a circuit on (closed switch) and off (open switch).

Lamp

An electrical heats the in a bulb so that it gives out light.

Fixed resistor

A resistor limits the flow of electrical current. A has a that does not change.

Variable resistor

The resistance of this resistor is changed by moving the position of a slider. A is used in some dimmer switches and volume controls.

Thermistor

The resistance of a depends on its temperature. At low temperatures, the thermistor has a high resistance. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases. A thermistor can be used in thermostats or heat-activated fire alarms.

Light-dependent resistor (LDR)

The resistance of an depends on light intensity. At low light levels, the LDR has a high resistance. As the light intensity increases, the resistance decreases. An LDR can be used as a sensor in cameras or in security lights that come on automatically when it gets dark.

Semiconductor diode

A allows current to flow in one direction only. Diodes are used to convert an into a .