Electric Circuit Symbols Worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to match each circuit symbol with the correct component.

We’ll look at each numbered symbol and think about what it usually represents in a circuit diagram:

1) Two circles with a gap between them — this is an open switch. It shows that the circuit is broken and current can’t flow yet.

2) Just a straight line — this is a wire. It connects parts of the circuit and lets electricity flow through.

3) A rectangle with lines on both sides — this is a fuse. It’s a safety device that breaks the circuit if too much current flows.

4) A circle with the letter “A” inside — this is an ammeter. It measures electric current (in amps).

5) A line with a diagonal break and a circle — this is also an open switch, but drawn differently. Wait — actually, looking again, this one has a lever-like shape — yes, still an open switch. But we already used that for #1? Let’s check the list again.

Wait — let’s re-express all symbols clearly:

Actually, let’s list them properly based on standard symbols:

1) Two small circles with space — often used for terminals or open connection → open switch

2) Straight line — definitely wire

3) Rectangle with leads — fuse

4) Circle with “A” — ammeter

5) Switch symbol with lever up — open switch? But we have two open switches? That can’t be right.

Wait — let’s look again at #5: it’s drawn as a line with a diagonal arm and a circle — that’s actually a switch — and since it’s not closed, it’s an open switch. But we already assigned #1 to open switch? Hmm.

Actually, let’s compare with the answer choices:

The components listed are:
- fuse
- ammeter
- power supply
- open switch
- cell
- wire
- voltmeter
- bulb
- motor
- buzzer

Now let’s match carefully:

1) Symbol: two dots with space — this is often used for a cell? No — a cell is usually long line and short line.

Wait — I think I made a mistake. Let me recall standard symbols:

Standard symbols:

- Cell: one long line (positive), one short line (negative) — that’s #7
- Battery: multiple cells — not here
- Wire: straight line — #2
- Open switch: a gap with a lever — #5 looks like that
- Closed switch: no gap — not shown
- Fuse: rectangle with line through — #3
- Ammeter: circle with A — #4
- Voltmeter: circle with V — #10
- Bulb: circle with X — #6
- Motor: circle with M — #8
- Buzzer: triangle with line — #9
- Power supply: sometimes shown as battery or special symbol — #7 is cell, which is a type of power supply? But “power supply” might refer to AC/DC adapter symbol — but here #7 is clearly a cell.

Wait — let’s assign based on common textbook symbols:

1) Two circles with space — this is actually a cell? No — cell is lines.

Actually, looking again — symbol #1 is two small circles with nothing between — that’s often used for terminals or open switch. But in many worksheets, this is matched to cell? No.

I think I need to use logic from the list.

Let me try matching one by one with confidence:

#2: straight line → wire → matches "wire"

#3: rectangle with lines → fuse → matches "fuse"

#4: circle with A → ammeter → matches "ammeter"

#6: circle with X → bulb → matches "bulb"

#7: long and short lines → cell → matches "cell"

#8: circle with M → motor → matches "motor"

#9: triangle with line → buzzer → matches "buzzer"

#10: circle with V → voltmeter → matches "voltmeter"

That leaves #1 and #5.

#1: two circles with space — this is typically an open switch in some diagrams, but let’s see #5.

#5: a line with a diagonal break and a circle — this is definitely an open switch.

But we have only one “open switch” in the list.

Wait — perhaps #1 is meant to be power supply? No, power supply isn't typically two circles.

Another thought: in some systems, two circles with space might represent a battery or cell, but #7 is clearly a cell.

Perhaps #1 is open switch and #5 is something else? But #5 is classic open switch.

Let me check online or standard knowledge:

Actually, upon second thought, symbol #1 (two circles with space) is often used for terminals or connectors, but in basic circuits, it might be misdrawn. However, in many school worksheets, this symbol is matched to cell — but that doesn’t make sense because #7 is cell.

Wait — let’s look at the image description again (even though I shouldn’t describe it, I need to reason).

Perhaps #1 is open switch and #5 is also open switch? But the list has only one "open switch".

Unless... maybe #5 is a switch and it's considered "open switch", and #1 is something else.

Another idea: symbol #1 might be a battery symbol in some styles, but usually it's lines.

I recall that in some diagrams, two circles with a gap is used for a switch when open.

But let’s count the matches we have:

We have 10 symbols and 10 components.

Assigned so far confidently:

2 - wire

3 - fuse

4 - ammeter

6 - bulb

7 - cell

8 - motor

9 - buzzer

10 - voltmeter

That’s 8.

Left: #1 and #5

Components left: open switch, power supply

Now, what is "power supply"? In simple circuits, a cell or battery is a power supply. But #7 is already cell.

Symbol #7 is a cell, which is a type of power supply. But the list has both "cell" and "power supply", so they must be different.

What symbol represents "power supply"? Sometimes it's shown as a rectangle with + and -, or as a battery symbol.

But in this list, #7 is cell, so perhaps "power supply" is not used, or maybe #1 is power supply?

Symbol #1: two circles — this could be interpreted as terminals of a power supply.

In many educational contexts, two circles with space is used for open switch.

And #5: the lever switch — also open switch.

This is confusing.

Perhaps #5 is a switch and it's "open switch", and #1 is power supply.

Let me think differently. Let's look at the symbols as per standard:

Upon recalling, in many UK-based worksheets (since the source is "tutoringhour.com" which is international), the symbol with two circles is often for cell — but that contradicts #7.

Wait, no — #7 is clearly the cell symbol (long and short line).

Another possibility: symbol #1 might be a battery symbol in some styles, but usually it's multiple cells.

Perhaps "power supply" is represented by #7, but #7 is labeled as cell in the list.

Let's read the components again: the list has "cell" and "power supply" as separate items.

So, cell is a single cell, power supply might be a battery or adapter.

But in the symbols, #7 is cell, so what is power supply?

Symbol #1: two circles — this might be intended for power supply in this context.

But I think I found the issue.

Let me search my memory: in some diagrams, the symbol with two circles is for a switch when open, and the lever type is also for switch.

But perhaps in this worksheet, #1 is "open switch" and #5 is "power supply"? That doesn't make sense.

Let's look at #5: it's a switch symbol with the lever up, so it's open — so "open switch".

Then #1 must be "power supply".

But what does power supply look like? Sometimes it's shown as a rectangle with + and -, or as a battery.

Symbol #1 is two circles — this is not standard for power supply.

Perhaps it's a mistake, but I need to decide.

Another thought: in some systems, two circles with space is used for terminals of a power supply, so it might be matched to "power supply".

Whereas #5 is clearly a switch.

So let's go with:

1 - power supply

5 - open switch

But is that accurate? Let's see if there's a better way.

I recall that in some textbooks, the symbol for a cell is sometimes drawn as two circles, but that's rare.

Perhaps #1 is "cell" and #7 is "power supply", but #7 is the standard cell symbol.

Let's check the answer logically.

We have to match all, so let's list the matches as per common practice:

After double-checking with standard electric circuit symbols:

- 1) Two circles with space: This is often used for a cell in some simplified diagrams, but typically it's not. However, in this context, since #7 is the standard cell, perhaps #1 is something else.

I think I made a error earlier.

Let me start over with a reliable method.

Standard symbols:

- Wire: straight line → #2

- Fuse: rectangle with line → #3

- Ammeter: circle with A → #4

- Open switch: a gap with a lever or diagonal line → #5 is perfect for this

- Cell: long line and short line → #7

- Bulb: circle with X → #6

- Motor: circle with M → #8

- Buzzer: triangle with line → #9

- Voltmeter: circle with V → #10

That leaves #1 and the components "open switch" and "power supply" are taken by #5 and ?

Components left: open switch and power supply.

But #5 is open switch, so #1 must be power supply.

What is the symbol for power supply? In many diagrams, it's shown as a battery symbol, which is multiple cells, or as a rectangle.

But in this case, #1 is two circles — this might be intended for power supply as terminals.

Perhaps in this worksheet, "power supply" is matched to #1.

Another idea: symbol #1 might be a battery symbol, but it's drawn poorly.

I think for the sake of completing, let's assume:

1 - power supply

5 - open switch

But let's verify with the number of items.

Perhaps "open switch" is #1, and #5 is something else, but #5 is clearly a switch.

Let's look at the symbol for #5: it's a line with a diagonal arm and a circle at the end — this is definitely an open switch.

For #1: two circles with space — in some contexts, this is used for a switch when open, but usually it's with a line.

I recall that in some diagrams, two circles are used for terminals, and if it's for a power source, it might be "power supply".

Moreover, in the list, "power supply" is there, and it's not matched yet.

So, I'll go with:

1 - power supply

2 - wire

3 - fuse

4 - ammeter

5 - open switch

6 - bulb

7 - cell

8 - motor

9 - buzzer

10 - voltmeter

This seems reasonable.

To confirm, let's see if "power supply" can be represented by two circles — in some educational materials, yes, as the output terminals.

Whereas "cell" is specifically the electrochemical cell symbol.

So, final matching:

1) power supply

2) wire

3) fuse

4) ammeter

5) open switch

6) bulb

7) cell

8) motor

9) buzzer

10) voltmeter

Yes, that covers all.

Final Answer:
1) power supply
2) wire
3) fuse
4) ammeter
5) open switch
6) bulb
7) cell
8) motor
9) buzzer
10) voltmeter