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Guide to Drawing Circuit Diagrams

The document provides guidelines for drawing circuit diagrams, emphasizing the use of standard symbols and rules for connections. It explains the functions of various electrical components such as batteries, switches, motors, and measuring devices like ammeters and voltmeters. Additionally, it distinguishes between series and parallel circuits, outlining their characteristics.

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Guide to Drawing Circuit Diagrams

The document provides guidelines for drawing circuit diagrams, emphasizing the use of standard symbols and rules for connections. It explains the functions of various electrical components such as batteries, switches, motors, and measuring devices like ammeters and voltmeters. Additionally, it distinguishes between series and parallel circuits, outlining their characteristics.

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Drawing Circuit Diagrams

Drawing Circuit Diagrams


• Circuit diagram = a diagram that uses
standard symbols to represent the
components in an electric circuit and their
connections
– Connections are always shown using straight
horizontal or vertical lines
Rules for Drawing Circuit Diagrams
1. Cables and wires in a circuit are drawn as
straight lines.
2. Wires should not cross over each other.
3. Use correct symbols for each part of the
circuit.
4. When drawn, the circuit forms a closed loop.
There should be no breaks in a complete
circuit.
Electrical Symbols
Battery (dry cell): Light bulb:
– Provides electrical
energy – An example of an
– Makes one end of electrical load
the conductor – Converts electrical
negative and one
end positive
energy into light
energy
Electrical Symbols
Connecting Wire: Switch:
– Made from
conductive – Control the flow of
material allowing electricity; allows
electrons to pass electricity to be
through without
the loss of energy
turned on and off
Electrical Symbols
• Switch = controls current flow in
an electric circuit
– When the switch is “on”, the circuit is
closed and there is a path for
electrons to flow
– When the switch is “off” the circuit is
open and the path is incomplete
• Examples: On-off switches
Symbol: (on/closed)
(off/open)
Electrical Symbols
Motor: Resistor:
– An example of an
electrical load – An example of an
– Converts electrical electrical load
energy into – Decreases the
mechanical
energy
current through a
component by a
specific amount
Electrical Symbols
Ammeter: Voltmeter:
– A device that – A device that measures
measures the current the potential difference
in one location of a (voltage) across a
circuit component in the circuit
– Must be placed in – Must be placed in parallel
series in the circuit in the circuit
Series Circuits
Series Circuit: Think to yourself…
– A circuit in which If there is only way for me
there is only one to trace a path from the
path along which positive terminal to the
electrons can flow negative terminal of the
battery, then it is a series
circuit!
What does this series
circuit look like in a
circuit diagram?
Parallel Circuits
Parallel Circuit:
– A circuit in which there
is more than one path
along which electrons
can flow
What does this parallel
circuit look like in a
circuit diagram?
Homework: Complete
these worksheets!

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