Static vs Current Electricity

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Across
  1. 3. a circuit where components are connected in a single path
  2. 7. the neutral subatomic particle found in the atom
  3. 9. a circuit where current can flow through two or more paths
  4. 10. an energy source for a circuit
  5. 12. the circuit component that opens or closes the path for current
  6. 13. the ability of a substance to oppose the flow of electric current
  7. 14. electricity that flows through a circuit or pathway
  8. 17. a spectacular natural example of electrical discharge
  9. 19. rubbing objects together to transfer electrons is called charging by ___
  10. 21. connecting a charged object to the Earth to create a path for charge to leave
  11. 22. a material that allows electrons to move freely through it
Down
  1. 1. the unit used to measure electric current
  2. 2. the instrument used to measure current in a circuit
  3. 4. a material that resists or blocks the movement of electrons
  4. 5. a measure of electric potential, measured with a voltmeter
  5. 6. charge that builds up on the surface of an object and stays fixed is ___ charge
  6. 8. the negatively charged subatomic particle whose movement makes up electrical charge
  7. 11. what happens when electrical charges are transferred very quickly (e.g. a spark)
  8. 15. the unit used to measure resistance (symbol Ω)
  9. 16. charging a neutral object from a charged object without touching it
  10. 17. the part of a circuit that uses the electricity (e.g. a lightbulb)
  11. 18. the unit used to measure voltage
  12. 20. the positively charged subatomic particle found in the atom
  13. 22. a complete pathway that allows electric current to flow