physics crossword

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sound wave is a type of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wave
longitudinal
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for you to see the focal point must meet at the_ _ _ _ _ _
retina
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The energy transferred from one coulomb of charge between two points. Measured in volts. Often called the 'voltage'.
potential difference
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Property of an electrical conductor that limits how easily an electric current flows through it. Measured in ohms.
resistance
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The domestic electricity supply.
mains
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A component which changes chemical potential energy to electrical energy. Makes d.c.
cell
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A material which allows electrical current to flow through it (it has low resistance)
conductor
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More than one cell.
battery
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A resistor that's resistance depends on temperature. Hot = low resistance; cold = high resistance
thermistor
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A component which limits the flow of a current by converting electrical energy into heat energy.
resistor
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A very thin piece of tungsten wire inside a lamp
filament
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Unwanted branch of an electrical circuit that bypasses other parts of the circuit and causes a large current to flow called a _ _ _ _ _ circuit
short
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Card 2

Front

for you to see the focal point must meet at the_ _ _ _ _ _

Back

retina

Card 3

Front

The energy transferred from one coulomb of charge between two points. Measured in volts. Often called the 'voltage'.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Property of an electrical conductor that limits how easily an electric current flows through it. Measured in ohms.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The domestic electricity supply.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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