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Circuit diagrams show how circuit components are connected together.
Each component is represented by a symbol. All wires are shown as straight
lines. The actual layout of the components is usually quite different from the
circuit diagram. A circuit diagram is useful when testing a circuit and for
understanding how it works. When drawing circuit diagrams:
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Make sure you use the correct symbol for each component.
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Draw connecting wires as straight lines (use a ruler).
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Put a “blob” (•) at each junction between wires.
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Label components such as resistors and capacitors with their values.
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The positive (+) supply should be at the top and the negative (-) supply
at the bottom. The negative supply is usually labeled 0V, zero volts.
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Try to arrange the diagram so that signals flow from left to right:
inputs and controls should be on the left, outputs on the right.
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You may omit the battery or power supply symbols, but you must
include (and label) the supply lines at the top and bottom.
Draw a schematic diagram of an electric circuit that includes (a) a
battery, (b) a resistor, (c) a lamp, (d) a fuse, and (e) a switch in the open
position. Show the battery connected so that current would now
counterclockwise in the circuit. Label the battery terminals (+) and (-)
Draw a circuit diagram of any electric circuit
Your groupmates will ask you questions about the circuit and draw
your circuit using this information
What's the difference between electrical circuit and electronic
circuit? Complete Table 5 with the right answer a or b. Use the Internet
for help
Table 5
Electric circuit
Electronic circuit
Definition
Electrical technology deals with the
__________ of electrical energy/power, etc.
Electronic
technology
deals
with
____electrical energy with the help of
different electronics equipment.
a)
designing, amplifying, and switching
b)
generation, distribution, storage, and conversion
Fundamental Role
In the electrical circuit, electrical energy
consists of the ______.
In the electronic circuit, the energy consists
of the ________.
a)
flow of electron
b)
flow of electron and hole.
