Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Circuit Diagram Symbols
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment, we have solved a word problem based on potential difference.
In this segment, we will study the various circuit diagram symbols that are used frequently.
What are the different Circuit diagram symbols?
- The electric cell is represented using two vertical lines of different lengths. The longer one is a positive terminal and the shorter one negative.
Electric cell
- A combination of cells is represented using multiple lines as shown.
Combination of cells
- A plug key or a switch is used to open or close a circuit. Plug key symbols for open and closed circuits are shown as follows:
Plug key (open) Plug key (close)
- Switches, it’s shown as follows:
