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- 4. The process of making an electrical connection between a circuit, electricity-using device, or other electricity source to the earth to reduce the chance of shock and damage.
- 5. A measure of the resistance of a material to the flow of an electrical current.
- 7. Drop/ Loss of voltage as electricity travels through a wire.
- 8. Form of energy that can produce light, heat, magnetism, and chemical changes.
- 12. Hour/ The use of 1,000 watts per hour.
- 14. Circuit/ A condition that occurs when electricity flows back to its source to rapidly and trips fuses, burns wires, and drains batteries.
- 15. A measure of energy available or work that can be done using one ampere at one volt.
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- 1. Electric Code/ A standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
- 2. Material that provides great resistance to the flow of electricity.
- 3. A measure of the rate of flow of a current in a conductor.
- 6. An electrical source and wires connected to an electrical device.
- 9. Any tendency of a material to prevent electrical flow.
- 10. Any material that will permit an electron to move through it.
- 11. Protective tube with individual insulated wires running through it.
- 13. A measure of electrical pressure.