electric

To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device

A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.

An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.

An electrical shunt

An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.

A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground and protects the building from damage by lightning.

To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).

One thousand ( 103 ) volts. Symbol: kV or KV.

A capacitor.

Device used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit)

One thousandth (10-3) of an ampere.

The collector of an electrical machine, usually resembling a comb.

(electrics) A number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate.

An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

A kind of electrical transformer with open magnetic circuit, the ends of the iron wire core being turned outward and presenting a bristling appearance.

A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity

A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

Of, pertaining to, or involving multiple alternating currents that have the same frequency but differ in phase

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.