The unit of measure

for electric current. Ampere

Commonly shortened to
“amp”. (AMP)

An electrical
component that
introduces capacitance Capacitor
in electric circuits.

A material that has low

electrical resistance and
can therefore efficiently Conductor
allow electrical current to
flow through it.

A two-terminal
electronic device that Diode
allows current to flow
in only one direction.

Current that flows

across a material in Direct
one direction only. Current
A material that has high
electrical resistance and
is therefore a poor Insulator
conductor of electricity.

A type of diode that

generates light when
Light Emitting
current flows through it. Diode (LED)

The unit of measure Ohm (Ω)

for resistance.

An electrical
component used to
introduce resistance Resistor
into a circuit.

A device used to connect

or disconnect the wires
in an electric circuit, Switch
turning it on or off.
Current that is
periodically reversing its Alternating
direction of flow. Current (AC)

A device which uses a

chemical reaction to
convert chemical energy Battery
directly into electrical
energy.

A three-terminal, solid-
state electronic device
designed to amplify,
oscillate, or switch the flow Transistor
of current between two
terminals.

The unit of measure

for voltage. Volts (V)