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Key Stage 1

Meaning

A buzzer is something that makes a sound when you turn it on.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A picture of a buzzer.

A buzzer is a component in a circuit that makes a sound when electricity goes through it.

Singular Noun: Buzzer
Plural Noun: Buzzers

About Buzzers

A buzzer makes a sound when electricity goes through it.
A buzzer is a type of speaker that can only make one sound.
The buzzer will get louder when the electrical current increases.
Buzzer.png
BuzzerSymbol.png
A buzzer. The symbol for a buzzer.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A buzzer is a component in a circuit that makes a sound when electricity goes through it.

About Buzzers

A buzzer makes a sound when electricity goes through it.
A buzzer is a type of speaker that can only make one sound.
The pitch and volume of a buzzer depends on the current through the buzzer.
The buzzer will get louder and higher pitch when the electrical current increases.
Buzzer.png
BuzzerSymbol.png
A buzzer. The symbol for a buzzer.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The symbol for a buzzer.

A buzzer is a component in a circuit that makes a sound when electricity goes through it.

About Buzzers

When a buzzer is active electrical work is done to produce a sound.
The pitch and volume of a buzzer depends on the current through the buzzer.
The buzzer will get louder and higher pitch when the electrical current increases.

References

AQA

Buzzer, page 56, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA