Electric Circuits Word Search
Electric Circuits, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: CIRCUIT, CURRENT, VOLTAGE, RESISTANCE, POWER, BATTERY, CONDUCTOR, INSULATOR, RESISTOR, CAPACITOR, INDUCTOR, SWITCH.
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Electric Circuits word list, defined
- CIRCUIT /ˈsɜːkɪt/ (British), /ˈsɜːrkət/ (US) · noun, verb
- A closed path that an electric current flows around, or a complete route or circuitous journey that begins and ends at the same point. As a verb, to circuit is to travel around or make a circuit of something. Related: loop, route, round, path.
- CURRENT /ˈkʌrənt/ · noun, adjective
- As a noun, current denotes a steady flow of water or air in a definite direction, or the flow of electric charge through a conductor. As an adjective, it describes something belonging to, happening in, or generally accepted at the present time. Related: present, contemporary, flow, stream.
- VOLTAGE /ˈvɒltɪdʒ/ · noun
- The potential difference in electric potential energy between two points in a circuit, measured in volts. A measure of the energy required to move a unit of electric charge from one point to another. Related: electric potential, potential difference, electromotive force, voltage drop.
- RESISTANCE /ˈrɛzɪstəns/ · noun, verb
- The act of resisting; the opposition or force that is offered to motion or pressure. The ability or tendency of a material to resist the flow of an electric current. Related: opposition, obstruction, hindrance, obstacle.
- POWER /ˈpaʊər/ · noun, verb
- The ability or capacity to do something or to produce an effect. The state or quality of being powerful. Related: strength, ability, capacity, influence.
- BATTERY /ˈbætəri/ · noun
- A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, typically consisting of one or more cells, used as a portable source of power. In law, battery also denotes the unlawful physical striking of another person. Related: cell, power pack, accumulator, assault.
- CONDUCTOR /kənˈdʌktər/ · noun
- A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, or a person who collects fares and oversees passengers on a train or bus. In physics, a conductor is a material or substance that allows heat or electricity to pass through it. Related: director, maestro, marshal, collector.
- INSULATOR /ɪnˈsʌltər/ · noun
- A material that prevents or reduces the flow of heat, electricity, or sound. A person or thing that prevents or reduces the flow of ideas or information. Related: isolator, barrier, separator, divider.
- RESISTOR /rɪˈzɪstər/ · noun
- A component that opposes the flow of electric current, typically consisting of a piece of wire with a high electrical resistance. Related: impedance, obstacle, barrier.
- CAPACITOR /kəˈpæsɪtər/ · noun
- A passive electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field between a pair of conductors separated by an insulating material, typically used to smooth, filter, or temporarily store charge in circuits. Related: condenser, cap, electrolytic capacitor, supercapacitor.
- INDUCTOR /ɪnˈdʌktər/ · noun
- A device that stores energy in a magnetic field when an electric current flows through it, and releases it when the current is interrupted. It is used in electronic circuits to filter or regulate the flow of electrical energy. Related: coil, reactor, transformer, inductance.
- SWITCH /swɪtʃ/ · noun, verb
- A device for making and breaking an electrical connection, typically consisting of one or more pairs of electrical contacts that can be operated by a single handle or lever. To change or turn something on or off, especially by moving a lever or switch. Related: toggle, lever, button, control.
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