RMS Electricity Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
electricity | the physical attraction and propulsion of electrons within and between |
electrical charge | a property of matter (particles have either a negative or a positive charge) |
generator | a device that produces electricity |
nucleus | the center of an atom |
atoms | tiny particles that make up all matter |
electrons | small negatively charged particles in orbit around the nucleus of an atom |
protons | small positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom |
conductor | a material that allows an electric charge (electrons)to flow through it |
current electricity | the movement of electrons, which creates the flow of electricity |
insulator | a material that resists an electric charge (electrons) flowing through it |
kilowatt | represents 1,000 watts |
kilowatt/hr | equal to the energy of 1,000 watts working for 1 hour |
watts | units used to measure electricity |
electrical circuit | a closed-loop conducting path that consists of an energy source, an appliance or electric load, and wires that conduct the electric current from the energy source, through the appliance, and back to the energy source |
parallel circuit | a circuit with two or more appliance that are connected to provide separate conducting paths for current for each appliance |
series circuit | a circuit with two or more appliances that are connected to provide a single conducting path for current |
fuses | protective devices in a circuit that will melt to prevent the build-up of heat |
circuit breakers | devices in a circuit that will either melt or trip to prevent the build up of heat |
switches | used to open and close circuits |
neutron | small particles that have no charge and are located in the nucleus of an atom |
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