Across
- 3. Negatively charged particles that flow to create an electric current.
- 6. Circuit An unintended low-resistance connection in a circuit that can cause overheating or damage.
- 7. A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms (Ω).
- 10. The rate at which electrical energy is used or produced; measured in watts (W).
- 12. The unit of measurement for electric current.
- 13. A safety device that automatically stops the flow of current if it becomes too high.
- 14. Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 19. The buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object.
- 20. A circuit in which components are connected so that the current splits and flows through multiple paths.
- 21. A safety device that melts and breaks the circuit when too much current flows through it.
- 23. Any device or component that consumes electrical energy (e.g., a light bulb, fan).
- 24. The unit of measurement for electric potential or voltage.
- 25. A material that allows electric charges to flow easily (e.g., copper, aluminum).
- 27. A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily (e.g., rubber, plastic).
- 28. Electric current that flows in one direction only.
- 29. Electric current that periodically reverses direction.
- 31. The flow of electric charge through a material.
- 32. A device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.
Down
- 1. A circuit in which components are connected end-to-end, so the same current flows through each component.
- 2. The property of a material that determines how much it resists the flow of current.
- 4. The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance: V = I x R\
- 5. The difference in electric potential energy between two points in a circuit; measured in volts (V).
- 8. A region around a charged object where electric forces can act on other charges.
- 9. A complete, closed path through which electric charges can flow.
- 11. A magnet created by electric current flowing through a wire coil.
- 15. A device used to open or close a circuit.
- 16. A device used to store an electric charge temporarily.
- 17. The continuous flow of electric charge through a conductor.
- 18. The force between charged objects.
- 22. The process of transferring excess electric charge to the Earth for safety.
- 26. The unit of measurement for resistance.
- 30. The flow of electric charge in a circuit; measured in amperes (amps or A).
