Across
- 2. When electrons build up on an object and remain at rest, _________ electricity results
- 3. Opposition to the flow of electrons
- 8. A force of ______________ exists between like charges
- 10. Electricity can only flow through a _________ circuit
- 11. An electric ____________ provides a complete, closed path along which electrons can move
- 13. lightning is a large form of static electric ______________ from clouds to earth
- 14. A force that exists between oppositely charged objects
- 17. Tool that detects static electric charge
- 19. Electric _________ is measured by a meter in your home
Down
- 1. In a __________ circuit, the electrons have many different paths along which to move
- 4. Machine that measures current
- 5. Particle in an atom that has a negative charge
- 6. When electrons transfer from one object to another by direct contact
- 7. Rearranging charges without directly touching the object
- 9. The energy needed to push the electrons through a wire; provided by the battery
- 12. Electric _________ is the flow of electrons through a wire
- 15. Unit used to measure current
- 16. A circuit _____________ protects a circuit from overloading
- 18. A ___________ opens and closes a circuit
- 20. Lightning __________ on buildings help protect against a lightning strike
