Across
- 3. The unit used to measure differences in potential across a circuit (V)
- 5. Device that converts heat energy into electrical energy
- 9. A mathematical relationship that states that resistance of a circuit is equal to the voltage divided by the current (2 words)
- 10. The process of connecting an object to the Earth with a conducting wire in order to neutralize a conducting material
- 11. Acts as a switch and safety device that can cut all power coming into a home (2 words)
- 13. Device used to measure weak currents
- 15. A charge produced by rubbing or touching objects together (2 words)
- 20. Device used to measure resistance
- 22. The unit used to measure electrical current (A)
- 23. A cell that can be recharged (2 words)
- 24. / The title of a cult rockband that takes its name from altrernating and direct electrical currents
Down
- 1. Device used to measure voltage
- 2. Device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy (2 words)
- 4. A cell that cannot be recharged (2 words)
- 6. / When a piece of iron is placed withing an electric field and displays magnetic properties, we call this an ________
- 7. The name for a circuit where the current can only follow one path
- 8. Materials that allow charges to move freely are classified as ________
- 12. The name for a circuit where the current can follow two or more paths
- 14. A combination of cells, either wet or dry
- 15. A material that offers little, if any, resistance to the flow of charges
- 16. Items along a circuit that convert electricity into other forms of energy
- 17. ________ are materials in which the charge stays on the spot where the object is rubbed
- 18. The unit used to measure resistance
- 19. Device used to measure stronger currents
- 21. The property of a substance that hinders motion of electric charge and converts electrical energy into other forms of energy
- 23. Used to open or close a circuit to control the flow of current