16.A – Circuit Symbols Some common circuit symbols are shown below: Common Circuit Symbols connecting wires joined wires wires crossing (no contact) cell battery a.c. supply resistor variable resistor (rheostat) heat-dependent resistor (thermistor) light-dependent resistor (LDR) ammeter voltmeter galvanometer centre-zero galvanometer bulb switch earth connection fuse diode light-emitting diode (LED) electric bell buzzer motor transformer (with iron core) D.C. Circuits