1. { Basic Electronics Components Mikayla Denny

2.  Function: Stores electrical energy. Has polarity (positive and negative terminal) Battery

3.  Function: Amplifies voltage or current. Has three terminals. Bipolar Transistor

4.  Function: Slide or button that opens or closes a current. May have many terminals, but needs at least two. Switch

5.  Function: Resists flow of current. Resistor

6.  Function: Variable-value resistor; adjusts resistance by twisting shaft Potentiometer

7.  Function: Special resistor varying resistance according to the intensity of the light hitting the surface. Photocell

8.  Function: Temporary battery; stores small amounts of electricity. Ceramic Capacitor

9.  Function: Stores large amounts of electricity; has polarity. Electrolytic Capacitor

10.  Function: Allows current to flow through in a single direction. Has two leads. Diode

11.  Function: Emits light when a current flows through. Has two terminals. Light Emitting Diode

12.  Function: Allows current to flow only after a positive voltage is applied for a moment to the gate. SCR- Silicone Controlled Rectifier