Electric Circuit Symbols

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Resistor

  • inhibits flow of electrons

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Battery

  • provides electric potential

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Capacitor

  • momentarily stores electric charge

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Ammeter

  • measures electric current

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Voltmeter

  • measure electric potential

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Switch

  • turns circuit on or off by providing infinite resistance

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Transformer

  • increases or decreases voltage by fixed amount (AC only)

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Rheostat

  • Variable resistor

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Diode

  • allows electrons to flow in only one direction

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Transistor

  • electronic switch that can also amplify signals