Across
- 2. a flow of charged particles, such as electrons or ions, moving through an electrical conductor or space
- 5. machine for converting electrical energy into mechanical
- 7. a mnemonic device used in physics and engineering to determine the direction of forces, currents, and magnetic fields, often related to electromagnetism
- 8. machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity
- 11. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
- 12. a form of energy caused by the movement of electrical charges
Down
- 1. the action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource
- 3. an instrument for measuring electric current
- 4. the process of generating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field
- 5. trains use magnetic forces for propulsion
- 6. a magnet that retains its magnetic properties in the absence of an inducing field or current
- 9. energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion
- 10. a magnet, which can consist of a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core, that is only magnetized when electric current flows through the wire