Components of an Electrical Circuit

Let us study the components used to make an electrical circuit along with their symbols given below in the image.

• Switch: We all have seen switches in our households. They are used in households to turn a device on or off. Similarly, a switch in a circuit is used to open or close the circuit. An open breaks the circuit resulting in an open circuit and a closed switch ensures a closed circuit.

• Battery or Power Source: A batter is also known as the power source since it is the component that is used to provide enough energy that cause the electrons to flow. A battery generates this electricity by converting the chemical energy into the required form.

• Load: load as the name suggests is a component of the circuit which takes in the power from the circuit to generate some result. For example, a bulb is a load that takes in the current from a circuit to generate light.

• Resistor: The resistor is derived from the word ‘resist’ and that is how we can derive the importance of resistor. Resistors are used to resist the current flowing through the circuit to ensure that the components don’t get damaged due to excess current.

• Voltmeter: A Voltmeter is a device that is used in laboratories and places where researchers need to check the voltage level for testing purposes. By applying a voltmeter in parallel, we can measure the potential difference.

• Ammeter: Ammeter is a device used in laboratories to, measure the current flowing across wires, diodes, or other components. It is usually placed in series with the components across which current flow is being measured in the circuit.

Electrical Circuits are an integral part of engineering and are used in various domains. Their usage expands from circuits in energy transformations to circuits used in designing industrial equipment. Anyone who wants to pursue a career in engineering must be aware of the basics of these circuits used in today’s world to ensure better concepts. This article will help you to get started with electrical circuits so kindly read the article carefully.

In this article, we will talk about the different types of electrical circuits and the use of each circuit in different fields. We will try to enumerate the differences between series and parallel circuits in tabular format. The later part will cover the advantages, disadvantages, and applications of electrical circuits. To ensure better concept clarity some solutions will be provided. Readers are advised to visit the frequently asked questions in case of any doubt.