Electricity Vocabulary

3. A type of lightbulb with a threaded base that screws into a socket to make an electrical connection.
7. A device used to adjust the brightness of a light by controlling the amount of electricity that flows to the bulb.
9. A box used to house electrical connections, protecting wires and connections from damage and making them easier to access.
10. A power generation facility that uses the movement of ocean tides to produce electricity.
11. A point where an electrical connection is made, often a metal contact or connector that allows a wire to be attached to a device.

1. A large-scale network of electrical transmission lines that connects multiple regional grids, allowing for the sharing of electricity over vast distances.
2. A loop or spiral of wire, often used in electrical components like motors or transformers, to generate magnetic fields or store energy.
4. A type of lightbulb with a base that has two small pins that fit into a socket and are locked in place by a twist.
5. To cause a fuse to break or stop working due to too much electricity passing through it, often causing a power cut or failure.
6. A wire that provides a safe path for electricity to flow to the ground in case of a fault, preventing electric shock or damage.
8. A type of switch that has two positions, typically "on" or "off," and is flipped to change states.