Across
- 4. The movement of electricity over long distances through high-voltage power lines.
- 6. Electricity that changes direction 60 times per second in the United States.
- 9. The highest level of electricity demand that occurs during periods of heavy use.
- 10. A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- 11. A machine with blades that spins when pushed by steam, water, or wind to produce mechanical energy.
- 12. The network of power plants, transformers, and transmission lines that delivers electricity.
Down
- 1. Electricity that flows in only one direction, commonly used in batteries.
- 2. The minimum amount of electricity demand that must be supplied continuously.
- 3. The electrical pressure that pushes current through wires.
- 5. The high-pressure gas produced by heating water that spins turbines in most power plants.
- 7. The percentage of input energy that is converted into useful electrical energy.
- 8. A device that increases or decreases voltage in the electrical system.
