| Term | Definition |
|---|
| ampere | of electrical current |
| photoelectricity | using light to produce voltage |
| electrodes | metal strips in a voltaic cell |
| plezoelectricty | making electricity by mechanical forces exerted on crystals |
| secondary cells | rechargeable Ni Cad dry cells |
| schematic diagram | drawing of electrical circuits using symbols |
| power | rate at which energy is used or supplied |
| voltmeter | measures potential difference |
| short circuit | when the normal resistance is bypasses and the current becomes large |
| alternating current | ac |
| combination circuit | contains both series and parallel circuits |
| resistance | oppositon to flow |
| power rate | specification plate placed on electronics |
| voltage | work done to move a small positive charge |
| circuit | flow of electrons |
| direct current | dc |
| generator | produces electricity |
| thermocouple | wires that use temperature currents to produce electricity |
| overload | lines that carry more current than they can handle' |
| resistor | device that uses electricity |
| electrolyte | acid solution used in a voltaic cell |
| voltage | measures current |
| parrallel | connecting several loads with several paths |
| series | connection of several loads in one path |
Combine with other sets
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