Electrical Terms Crossword

4. A wire that carries electricity back to the power source, completing the circuit.
5. A safe path for excess electricity to travel into the earth, helping prevent shock and equipment damage.
8. An electrical outlet where a plug is inserted to supply power to devices.
9. The force or pressure that pushes electrical current through a circuit.
14. The unit used to measure electrical resistance.
15. A device used to open or close an electrical circuit, turning power on or off.
16. A machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
17. A measure of electrical power, showing how much energy is being used. (Volts × Amps)

1. A permanent electrical device, such as a light or ceiling fan, that is attached to a structure.
2. A material, usually metal, that allows electricity to flow easily.
3. A device that increases or decreases voltage in an electrical system.
6. A measurement of wire size; smaller gauge numbers indicate thicker wire.
7. The opposition to the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
10. A type of receptacle with two outlets in a single unit.
11. The amount of electrical current flowing through a circuit.
12. A safety device that shuts off power when it detects an unsafe electrical current, helping prevent electric shock.
13. The complete, unbroken path in an electrical circuit that allows current to flow.