Electrical Terms

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Across
  1. 2. Allows current flow in only one direction.
  2. 4. Measures voltage in a circuit.
  3. 5. (Alternating Current) Electric current that changes direction periodically.
  4. 6. Tool for measuring voltage, current, and resistance.
  5. 7. Protective tubing for electrical wiring.
  6. 9. Stores electrical energy in an electrical field.
  7. 12. Component that resists changes in current flow.
  8. 15. The flow of electric charge in a circuit.
  9. 17. Law Relates voltage, current, and resistance (V = I * R).
  10. 18. A safety device that melts when current exceeds a limit.
  11. 20. Material that allows electricity to flow easily.
  12. 23. Device that changes voltage levels in AC circuits.
  13. 24. A device that consumes electrical power.
  14. 25. Gauge Measurement of wire thickness.
Down
  1. 1. (kWh) Unit of electrical energy consumption.
  2. 3. A closed path through which electricity can flow.
  3. 8. (Direct Current) Electric current that flows in one direction.
  4. 10. Material that restricts the flow of electricity.
  5. 11. Connecting a circuit to the Earth to prevent shock.
  6. 13. Property that opposes the flow of electrical current.
  7. 14. Box Enclosure for electrical connections.
  8. 16. Unit of electric current.
  9. 19. Circuit A low-resistance path causing excess current.
  10. 21. Breaker Automatic device to protect circuits from overload.
  11. 22. The potential difference that drives electric current.