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A circuit diagram is a schematic drawing that shows the components of an electrical circuit and how they connect.

Standard symbols represent resistors, capacitors, switches, and other parts, with lines indicating wires.

Engineers and electricians use circuit diagrams to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical systems: The circuit diagram showed a short near the transformer.

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