Circuit Diagram
Chapter Name : Electricity |
Sub Topic Code : 101_10_12_03_01 |
Topic Name : Circuit Diagram |
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Sub Topic Name : Circuit Diagram |
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Introduction
What is an electrical circuit and why do we require them. How to draw a schematic circuit diagram.
Pre-Requisites:
Concept of current, potential difference and knowledge of electrical components like resistors, switches etc.
Activity:
The electrical wiring in your homes. Different wires from the main circuit board reach to our rooms carrying current.
Real Life Question:
How does electricity “reach” to each of our rooms in our home?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Electrical Circuit Circuit Diagram | It is an interconnection of different electrical components. It can also be described as the path of electron flow. It is a closed path. It is a graphical representation of an electrical circuit and is drawn using conventional symbols of different electrical components. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Electrical Motor | The motor is linked to an equipment using wires which leads to an electrical circuit being formed. This results in flow of current thus making our equipment work. |
Real life uses :
Helps in visualization of complex electrical circuits and also helps to analyze them in a better manner.
Places to visit :
Physics laboratory of your school.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| The electrical wiring in our homes. | The electrical wiring in our homes is a very good example of an electrical circuit and how you can represent it on a piece of paper using conventional symbols. |
What you learn in Theory:
What is an electrical circuit and how to represent them using conventional symbols (Circuit diagram).
What you learn in Practice:
How circuits form and how do they interconnect different electrical elements.