BASIC CIRCUIT SYMBOLS AND COMPONENTS

Duration: 32 min

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense)

Color: B&W

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Describes and illustrates the three requirements for a practical electrical circuit. Shows a schematic diagram of a simple circuit with symbols used to represent the electrical components and measuring instruments. Explains what electrical ground is and how it is used. Gives the function of a fuse and switch in a circuit. Gives the use, symbol and description of various electrical measuring instruments. Finally, shows examples of circuit schematic diagrams, each containing different combinations of components which can be used. (Kinescope)