Electrical Terms

4. – The rate at which electricity is used or produced, measured in watts (W).
6. – The force (or pressure) that pushes electric current through a circuit, measured in volts (V).
10. – Connecting an electrical circuit to the earth for safety.
11. – A safety device that melts to break a circuit if the current is too high.
13. – Electric current that flows in only one direction (like batteries).
14. – The flow of electric charge (usually electrons) through a material.
15. – A material that allows electricity to flow easily (like copper or aluminum).
16. – A law that shows the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance

1. – An unintended path with very low resistance that can cause overheating or damage.
2. – A closed path that allows current to flow.
3. – Electric current that changes direction repeatedly (like household electricity).
5. – How much a material resists the flow of electric current, measured in ohms (Ω).
7. – A material that does not allow electricity to flow easily (like rubber, plastic, or glass).
8. – The movement of electric charge through a circuit, measured in amperes (amps, A).
9. - A device that interrupts an electrical circuit
12. – A device that opens or closes a circuit to control electricity flow.