Physics Crossword

Electric Field Lines- are imaginary lines drawn in such a way that their direction at any point is the same as the direction of the field at that
Electric Current- continuous flow of charges through a
Static Electricity- build up of charges that pass quickly to another
Friction- when an object whose electrons are loosely held rubs against another
Electricity- the flow of
Resistance- the tendency for a material to oppose the flow of
Force- a push or pull of an
Electromagnetism- the force which hold electrons and protons
Amplitude- the maximum distance a point is moved from its rest position when a wave passes
Crest- the highest part of a
Period- the time required for one full wave to pass a
Trough- the lowest part of a
Waves- a rhythmic disturbance that carries energy through matter or
Transverse Waves- waves that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave
Volts- the electrical pressure that pushes and pulls
Circuit- a closed, conducting
Series Circuit- the current has only one loop to flow
Parallel Circuit- contains two or more branches for current to move
Fuse- a small piece of metal that melts if the current becomes too
Electric Power- the rate at which electric energy is