Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #300 (Set 10)

What is the shape of the schematic symbol for an operational amplifier used in an analog circuit?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — triangle

Operational amplifiers are universally depicted in schematic diagrams as a triangle indicating directional signal flow from inputs to output. Per IEEE 45 and marine automation standards, the triangle shape represents the differential voltage gain characteristics of the analog operational amplifier.

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