voltmeter

Measures the amount of energy given to or lost by electrons as they travel between 2 points in the circuit.

wall outlet

Brings electrical energy in from the community powwer supply

switch

Can be opened to stop current flow or closed to allow current to flow

resistor

A device that slows down the flow of electrons in conductors

motor

Converts electrical energy into motion

light bulb

Converts electrical energy into light and heat

ground

Connects the circuit to the earth

fuse

Prevents too much current from flowing through the circuit

cell

Source of current.

Long bar represents the positive terminal.

battery

Two or more cells joined together.

This battery is made up of 3 cells.

ammeter

Measures the amount of electric current flowing in a circuit.