Electricity Crossword

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