Electronics Basic Symbol (just for kids)

Here are five basic symbols that you will find on electronic wiring diagrams, along with a brief definition. Look them over. When you get to #12 you can see if you remember the name of each symbol.

• Battery--a DC (direct current) voltage energy source.

• Ground--the common or reference point in an electrical circuit.

                             

• Resistor--an electrical component that opposes current.

• Capacitor--an electrical device that can store an electrical charge.

• Diode--a one-way conductor that allows current to flow only in one direction.

   

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