Word Definition

A device that is capable of changing energy

1. Cell
into different forms, such as chemical
energy into electrical energy.
A container consisting of one or more cells
2. Battery
where chemical energy is converted to
electricity as a form of power.
3. Lamp
A device that gives light.

4. Switch A device that makes or breaks a connection

in an electric circuit.

5. Voltmeter An instrument that measures electric

potential in volts.

6. Ammeter A device that measures the electric current

in amperes.

7. Resistor A device that creates a resistance to the

movement of electrons.

8. Electrons A subatomic particle that carries a negative

charge.

9. Current The flow of electricity in a particular

direction.

10. Voltage The potential difference, or tension

between two points in an electric circuit.

11. Conductors An object that allows a flow of electrons

easily.

12. Insulators An object which restricts the flow of

electrons.

13. Wire A thin thread of metal that is made of

conductive material- usually copper.

14. Resistance A force which restricts the flow of

electrons. Measured in Ohms.
 15. Rheostat An electrical instrument that controls
current by varying resistance.

16. Generator An object that converts physical energy into

electricity
The unit for measuring electrical resistance.
17. Ohms
When 1 ampere experiences a difference of
1 volt.
18. Carbon Emission The production of greenhouse gases
(usually carbon dioxide).

19. Conservation The principle in which everything remains

constant in a contained system
The comparison of amount of work being
20. Efficiency
done compared to the amount of energy
being wasted.
Fuel sources that do not use up the Earth’s
21. Alternative energy
natural resources or harm the
environment.
22. Joules The unit of work of 1 Newton of force per
square meter.
The rate of consumption of 1 volt for 1
23. Watt
ampere in a circuit. Using 1 joue per
second.
24. Energy The ability or capacity for work to be done
by using chemical or physical resources.

25. Electromagnet A magnet with an electric current flowing

through a wire surrounding it.

26. Work The change of energy into force and

movement (displacement).