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BJU PhysicalWorld 17 Word Scramble

 
 


 

 
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Question Answer
amperes (A)The unit used to measure the amount of current that flows past a point in one second.
capacitorsObjects or devices that store an electric charge.
circuitA circular conducting path.
circuit breakerA safety device that switches to break a circuit if current becomes too high.
coulomb (C)The unit of electrical charge.
electric currentElectricity that involves continuously moving charges.
electroscopeA device that detects charges.
fusesSafety devices that melts to break a circuit if current becomes too high.
inductionCharging an object by shifting the paths of its electrons.
kilowatts (kW)1000 watts.
law of chargesLike charges repel; unlike charges attract.
loadsThe resistive devices in an electrical circuit.
ohmsThe unit used to measure resistance.
parallel circuitA circuit with two or more paths for the electrons in it to follow.
resistorAny object that resists the flow of electricity.
SemiconductorsA substance that holds its electrons in a way that allows a partial flow of electricity.
series circuitA circuit with a single path for all the electrons in it to follow.
short circuitA situation in which an electrical current passes through a path shorter than the entire circuit.
static electricityThe effects produced by stationary charges.
switchA device that can be used to break (open or close) a circuit.
volts (V)The difference between electrical potentials.
watt (W)The Sl units of power; 1 joule of energy per second.