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Question
Draw in your notebook the symbols to represent the following components of electrical circuits: connecting wires, switch in the ‘OFF’ position, bulb, cell, switch in the ‘ON’ position, and battery.
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Solution
| Component of electrical circuit | Symbol | |
| (i) | Connecting wires | ![]() |
| (ii) | Switch in the ‘OFF’ position | ![]() |
| (iii) | Bulb | ![]() |
| (iv) | Cell | ![]() |
| (v) | Switch in the ‘ON’ position | ![]() |
| (vi) | Battery | ![]() |
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