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SCIPAD - BIG IDEAS - BOOK 2
CIRCUITS AND MAGNETS
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Circuit Symbols
1. Using the word list below, identify the following circuit symbols.
Voltmeter - Battery - Cell - Open switch - Ammeter - Bulb
Closed switch - Wire - Resistor - Fuse
A
V
(a)
(h)
(a)
(b)
(d)
(c)
(g)
(f)
(e)
(f)
(b) (g)
(c) (h)
(d) (i)
(e) (j)
2. Suggest why scientists use symbols for electrical circuit components, instead of drawing
realistic pictures?
3. Label the electrical components found in the circuit shown below.
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