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- 1. Electric current is measured in this and is represented by the symbol I.
- 3. For alternating currents, this is typically a generator or power plant.
- 7. An electric current in which electrons always flow in the same direction.
- 10. This might consist of a set of three wires that connects a battery, switch, and light bulb.
- 14. All of the components are connected one after the other.
- 22. This converts the electric energy into another form of energy such as light or heat.
- 23. An electric conductor that conducts current into and out of the electrolyte.
- 24. The net flow of electrons.
- 26. The unit for an electric charge that is usually measured in seconds.
- 27. These are examples of wet cell batteries and they typically consist of 6 cells.
- 28. An electric current in which the electrons alternate from one direction to another at regular time intervals.
- 29. A closed path through which electrons can flow.
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- 2. In this, the components are on separate branches. The branches create several paths for the flow of electricity.
- 4. This creates the connection between the voltage source and electrical device.
- 5. This is what a car uses as a source of electrons.
- 6. This is an example of a wet cell electrolyte.
- 8. These types of batteries are made of two metal plates, or electrodes, that are surrounded by an electrolyte.
- 9. Electric vehicles have one big drawback- they cannot travel long _____.
- 11. A mixture of chemicals that conducts an electric current.
- 12. The outer layer of a TV battery is made of this.
- 13. The current direction moves in _______to the flow of electrons from the positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal.
- 15. In this, chemical reactions in electric cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
- 16. A battery is a combination of these strung together.
- 17. These indicate the amount of charge that passes a given point in a certain amount of time.
- 18. This type of battery consists of two metal plates or metallic compounds that are submerged in a liquid electrolyte.
- 19. When hydrochloric acid and zinc react inside a wet cell battery, they release these.
- 20. Electrons take the path of ______ _______.
- 21. This in a power plant is the source of electricity conducted through the wires of a home.
- 25. This is found in the center of a battery that is used in TV remotes.
