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Name of Learner: ___________________________________________________________
Grade & Section: ______________________________________ Date: ________________

ELECTRONICS ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1
Identifying the different electronic components and measuring instruments
I. Learning Competency
Identify the different electronic components and measuring instruments.
II. Background Information for Learners

Different electronic components are used in different devices. Electronic components comprise
resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes. Each of these components has a
specified function that could operate any device. In this learning activity, you will identify the
different electronic components and measuring instruments.
III. Activity Proper.

Directions:
• Read the introduction of concepts carefully.
• Study and analyze the concepts presented.
• Perform the following activities and answer the guide questions.
• Write the answers on your answer sheet.
The following are examples of electronic components:

o Resistors
o Resistors are components that possess a value of resistance to current flow. The higher the
resistance of the resistor, the lower the current flowing in the conductor. Figure 1 shows the
schematic diagram of a resistor
Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the resistor.

o Transistors
o A transistor is a device that controls current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate for electronic
signals. The transistor consists of three distinct layers. The semiconductor devices are designated as
either PNP transistors or NPN transistors according to the way they are made up.
o Capacitors
o A capacitor is an electrical component that stores electric charges. It is composed of two
conducting plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric. The name of the
capacitor commonly comes from the type of its dielectric. Air capacitors use air as their dielectric.
Ceramic capacitors use ceramic as their dielectrics. The figure below shows the schematic
diagram of a fixed and variable capacitor.
a. Fixed capacitor b. Variable capacitor
Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the capacitor.
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o Inductors
o Inductors are electrical components designed to have a specific inductance. A device that stores
energy in a magnetic field. They are made up of conductors coiled around a core and are
classified by the type of core material—magnetic or nonmagnetic. Figure 4 shows the symbol for
inductors
Figure 4: Schematic symbol for inductors
o Diodes
o A diode is a device that allows current to move through it in one direction. The following are the
two types of diodes.
o Light-emitting diodes. The light-emitting diode or LED is one of the most popular types of the
diode. Light is produced when the current flows through a forward bias junction. The original color
for these diodes was red, but these days most colors are available. This is achieved by using
different mixes of semiconductors on either side of the PN junction. o Zener diode / voltage
reference diode. The Zener diode is a widely used type of diode. It is connected under reverse
bias and when a certain voltage is reached, it breaks down. A stabled voltage is produced if the
current is limited by using a resistor. Therefore, this diode is commonly used to provide a
reference voltage in regulated power supplies.
Figure 5: Schematic diagram of a diode
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Meters are devices that detect and measure the invisible action of electrons. There are two types of meters-
analog and digital. Analog uses a graduated scale with a pointer while digital meters show reading in
numbers.
An ammeter is a device used to measure current in a circuit. The reading in the ammeter is caused by the
flowing of electrons in the circuit. An ammeter is attached in series in a circuit.
A voltmeter is an electrical component used to measure the voltage (difference of potential) between two
points in a circuit. A voltmeter can also be used as a pressure gauge to measure the electrical pressure in a
circuit. A voltmeter is attached in parallel in a circuit. Resistance is measured with an ohmmeter. An
ohmmeter is placed across the device to measure a current flow through it. The following are schematic
diagrams for a. ammeter b. voltmeter c. ohmmeter.
a. b. c.
Figure 6: Schematic diagram of a. ammeter; b. voltmeter; and c. ohmmeter.
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III. Activity Proper
Directions: Complete the table by filling in the required information. Write the answer on
your answer sheet.
Electronic Component Definition Schematic Diagram
It is a device that stores

1. electric charge. 2.
3. 4.
Inductor 5. 6.
7. 8.
Ammeter 9. 10.
It is used to measure
11. resistance. 12.
It is used to measure the

difference of potential
13. 14.
between two points in a
circuit.
IV. Reflection
What is the importance of identifying the different electronic components and measuring devices?
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VI. Other References
“Alastre-Dizon, M.T, et Al. Science and Technology for the Future IV(2004). Diwa Scholastic Press, Inc.
Makati City, Philippines - Yahoo Search Results.” Yahoo.com, 2017.
“Cordero-Navaza, Delia and Valdez, Bienvenido. You and the Natural World Series. Phoenix Publishing
House. Quezon City. - Yahoo Search Results.” Yahoo.com, 2011.
“Gates, Earl G. Introduction to Electronics. 5th Edition. Cengage Learning. USA Silverio, Angelina A.
Exploring Life Though Science(2011). 2nd Edition. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City - Yahoo
Search Results.” Yahoo.com, 2011.
Electronic Sources:
Kuphaldt, Tony R. “Introduction to Diodes and Rectifiers.” Allaboutcircuits.com. All About Circuits, February
12, 2015.
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/semiconductors/chpt-3/introduction-to-diodes-andrectifiers/.
electronics notes. “Diode Types: Types of Diode» Electronics Notes.” Electronics-notes.com, 2021.
https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/diode/diodetypes.php.

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Name of Learner: ___________________________________________________________

Grade & Section: ______________________ Date:

II. Background Information for Learners

III. Activity Proper.

The following are examples of electronic components:

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the resistor.

Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the capacitor.

Figure 4: Schematic symbol for inductors

Figure 5: Schematic diagram of a diode

Figure 6: Schematic diagram of a. ammeter; b. voltmeter; and c. ohmmeter.

Electronic Component Definition Schematic Diagram

It is a device that stores

It is used to measure the

VI. Other References

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