Key learning points

1. Circuit symbols are small images that represent different electrical components.
2. Circuit symbols allow everybody in the world to understand how a circuit is made.
3. Circuit diagrams show how the components in a circuit are connected together.

Keywords

• Circuit - An electrical circuit is a closed loop or path that electricity can flow through to make a component work.

• Component - A component is a device in a circuit that has a specific function.

• Circuit symbol - A circuit symbol is a simple picture or shape used to represent a component in a circuit diagram.

• Circuit diagram - A circuit diagram is a pictorial representation of a circuit.

Common misconception