Automotive Crossword Puzzle
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- 4. Load - Any device or component that consumes electrical power
- 7. A tool used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits
- 9. Relay - An electrically controlled switch that allows a low-current signal to activate a high-current circuit
- 11. Link - A special wire that acts as a fuse, protecting circuits from excessive current
- 13. A complete path that allows electrical current to flow
- 16. A collection of wires bundled together to distribute electrical power and signals
- 17. An electromechanical device that moves a plunger when energized, used in starters and other components
- 18. Diagram - Visual representation of electrical connections and components in a vehicle
- 19. The opposition to electrical current flow, measured in ohms
- 21. A device that generates electrical power to charge the battery and run electrical systems
- 22. The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit
- 25. A rechargeable component that stories electrical energy for starting the engine and running electrical accessories
- 26. A component in older ignition systems that directs high-voltage electricity to the correct spark plug
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- 1. A safety device that prevents electrical overload by breaking the circuit when excessive current flows
- 2. Motor - An electric motor that turns the engine over to initiate combustion
- 3. The unit of measurement for electrical resistance
- 5. An electronic component that stores and releases electrical energy
- 6. A semiconductor that allows current to flow in only direction
- 8. (Engine Control unit) - A computer that controls various engine functions, including fuel injection and ignition timing
- 10. The strength of an electric current measured in amperes (amps)
- 12. Coil - A device that transforms low-voltage battery power into high voltage for spark plugs
- 14. The flow of electric charge through a circuit
- 15. A component that controls voltage output from the alternator
- 20. A device used to join electrical components or wiring
- 23. The reference point in an electrical circuit where voltage is considered zero
- 24. Circuit - A circuit where components are connected in multiple paths for current flow