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Circuit symbols

Explore circuit symbols within energy, power and resistance. Potential difference measures energy transferred per unit charge. Combine it with current to calculate power, and investigate how components respond to changing voltage.

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  • 4.2.1(a) Recognise and use standard circuit symbols.
  • 4.2.1(b) Construct and interpret circuit diagrams using correct symbols.
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H156 v2.0 · May 2026

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