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Wire Symbols
Battery A battery has more than a cell and is used for the
same purpose. The smaller terminal is negative and
the larger one is positive. Abbreviated as ‘B’.
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Fuse Used in circuits where a probability of excessive
current flows. The fuse will break the circuit if
excessive current flows and saves the other devices
Fuse Circuit Symbol from damage.
Resistor Symbols
Capacitor Symols
Diode Symbols
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Light Emitting LED is used to emit light when a current is passed
Diode (LED) through the device. It is abbreviated as LED.
Meters
Switch Symbols
Singe Pole Also known as the ON/OFF switch. This switch allows
Single Throw the flow of current only when it is kept ON.
Switch Abbreviated as SPST.
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Audio and Radio Device Symbols
Output Devices
Indicator Lamp Used to convert electrical energy into light. The best
example is the warning light on a car dashboard.
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Lamp Indiator Circuit Symbol
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