Electrical Components - Circuit diagrams

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Switch

a device that will create a break in a circuit loop to stop the flow of electrons from an energy source. Is NOT directional

<p>a device that will create a break in a circuit loop to stop the flow of electrons from an energy source. Is NOT directional</p>
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Battery

A device that converts chemical potential energy to electrical energy, is directional in nature

<p>A device that converts chemical potential energy to electrical energy, is directional in nature</p>
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Fixed Resistor

a device used to regulate current (amperes) in an electric circuit by providing resistance, non-directional, measured in ohms (Ω) they have a value that cannot be changed. For example 200 Ω

<p>a device used to regulate current (amperes) in an electric circuit by providing resistance, non-directional, measured in ohms (Ω) they have a value that cannot be changed. For example 200 Ω</p>
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Potentiometer (Variable Resistor)

A resistor that has a variable resistance (usually a dial) for example 0Ω-1000Ω used to regulate current in a circuit

<p>A resistor that has a variable resistance (usually a dial) for example 0Ω-1000Ω used to regulate current in a circuit</p>
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LED

Light Emitting Diode - a device that allows electrons to flow in ONE direction, causing light to be emitted

<p>Light Emitting Diode - a device that allows electrons to flow in ONE direction, causing light to be emitted</p>
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Ammeter

A tool that measures current in amperes, needs to be in series with the circuit

<p>A tool that measures current in amperes, needs to be in series with the circuit</p>
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Voltmeter

measures the potential difference (voltage) of a circuit component, must be PARALLEL to the circuit components to work

<p>measures the potential difference (voltage) of a circuit component, must be PARALLEL to the circuit components to work</p>
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Wire

a thin, flexible thread of metal that allows energy to flow in an electrical circuit

<p>a thin, flexible thread of metal that allows energy to flow in an electrical circuit</p>
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Incandescent light bulb

an electric device, often with a glass covering, that uses resistance of a material to transform electrical energy to visible light and heat

<p>an electric device, often with a glass covering, that uses resistance of a material to transform electrical energy to visible light and heat</p>