Circuit Diagrams & Components

Applied Science: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, topic 3.7.1

Circuit Diagrams

Circuits are drawn with circuit diagrams.

Components

Components

  • Components are shown using symbols.
Wires

Wires

  • Straight lines show wires joining the components.

Test yourself on Circuit Diagrams & Components

  • Which of these is a mistake in a circuit diagram?

  • Which of the following are true of circuit diagrams?

  • What is the symbol for a motor?

  • What is this the circuit symbol for?

  • What is this the circuit symbol for?

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