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