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Created by @miathompson
 at October 24th 2023, 5:15:33 pm.

In electric circuits, different components are used to control the flow of electricity. Understanding the symbols used to represent these components in circuit diagrams is essential for circuit analysis and design. Here are a few commonly used circuit components:

  • Resistor: A resistor is a passive component that resists the flow of electric current. It is represented by a zigzag line in circuit diagrams.

  • Capacitor: A capacitor stores electrical energy temporarily. Its symbol consists of two parallel plates separated by a gap.

  • Inductor: An inductor stores electrical energy in a magnetic field. It is represented by a coiled wire.

  • Diode: A diode allows electric current to flow in only one direction. Its symbol resembles an arrow pointing in the direction of allowed current flow.

  • LED: An LED (Light Emitting Diode) emits light when current flows through it. It is represented by a triangle with a line indicating the direction of light emission.

It is important to familiarize yourself with these symbols, as they are used extensively in circuit diagrams.