Electrical
Components
and Symbols
Electrical Components and Symbols
Component’s
Picture Symbol Explanation
Name
A lighting bulb is a device that
produces light when electricity
flows through it. It has a
Lightning Bulb filament inside that glows
when electricity passes
through it.
An indicator bulb is a small
light bulb indicating when
electricity flows. It usually
Indicator Bulb lights up when there's power
running through it, indicating
that a circuit is complete.
A wire is like a pathway that
allows electricity to flow from
Wire one place to another. It's
made of metal and is usually
long and thin.
A cell is a mini power station
generating electricity with
electrodes and electrolyte. For
Cell instance, the AA battery in
your remote is a single cell,
typically at 1.5 volts.
A battery is multiple cells
joined to produce more
electricity and store extra
Battery energy. Many cells inside a
battery ensure prolonged
operation, such as in your car
or phone.
A motor is a device that
converts electrical energy into
mechanical energy, causing it
Motor to move. It's commonly found
in fans, washing machines,
and cars.
A buzzer is a device that
makes a buzzing sound when
electricity flows through it. It's
Buzzer often used to alert people to
something, like a doorbell or
an alarm.
A closed switch is a device
that completes an electrical
circuit, allowing electricity to
Closed Switch flow through it. When the
switch is turned on or closed,
it connects the wires and
allows electricity to pass.
An open switch is a device
that interrupts an electrical
circuit, preventing electricity
from flowing through it. When
Open Switch the switch is turned off or
open, it breaks the connection
between the wires and stops
the flow of electricity.
Alligator clips are metal
clamps used to connect wires
easily. They have teeth-like
Alligator Clips No Symbol
grips for a secure hold. They're
handy for joining wires
without twisting or soldering.
A bulb socket holds a light
bulb securely in place. It
provides a stable housing
Bulb Socket No Symbol within a lamp or fixture. When
the bulb is switched on,
electricity flows through it,
lighting up the space.