Across
- 2. form of energy that can produce light, heat, magnetism, and chemical changes.
- 5. a measure of the resistance of a material to the flow of an electric current.
- 6. a measure of electrical pressure.
- 9. A condition that occurs when electricity flows back into its source too rapidly and trips fuses, burns wires, and drains batteries.
- 11. a measure of energy available or work that can be done using one ampere at one volt
- 13. protective tube with individual insulated wires running through it.
- 14. a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
- 15. 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.
- 16. a measure of the rate of flow of a current in a conductor.
Down
- 1. the use of 1000 watts per hour.
- 3. and material that will permit an electron to move through it.
- 4. loss of voltage as electricity travels through a wire
- 7. any tendency of a material to prevent electrical flow.
- 8. Material that provides great resistance to the flow of electricity.
- 10. a switch that trips and breaks the circuit when more than a specific amount of current passes through it.
- 12. an electrical source and wires connected to an electrical device.
