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Key Stage 2
Meaning
A circuit diagram is a simple diagram using circuit symbols that are the same everywhere in the world.
About Circuit Diagrams
- Circuit diagrams are drawn so that anyone in the world can build the same circuit.
- Circuit diagrams use symbols instead of drawings because components might look different in different places.
The circuit diagram shows a cell connected to one bulb. | The circuit diagram shows a cell connected to two bulbs. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A circuit diagram is a simple diagram used to show how a circuit is put together.
About Circuit Diagrams
- Circuit diagrams are drawn so that anyone in the world can build the same circuit.
- Circuit diagrams use symbols instead of drawings because components might look different in different places.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A circuit diagram is a simple diagram used to show the arrangement of components in a circuit.
About Circuit Diagrams
- Circuit diagrams are drawn so that anyone in the world can build the same circuit.
- Circuit diagrams use symbols instead of drawings because components might look different in different places.