Unit 2.1 The basics of electricity
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11. Complete the text with the correct words.

CURRENT

Current is a charge in motion or the 1. of electrons, measured in 2. .
Current is produced by a 3. , which creates a potential 4. or voltage, measured in 5. . The 6. flowing in wires oppose a 7. to material, measured in ohms.
There are two types of current. 8. current (DC) is produced by 9. or solar cells. It flows in 10. direction and is used for 11. devices. On the other hand, 12. current (AC) is produced by 13. , continuously 14. its direction, and is delivered along 15. lines.
12. Write the English equivalent of these words.

1. Sorgente:
2. Spingere:
3. Differenza di potenziale:
4. Voltaggio:
5. Resistenza:
6. Corrente continua:
7. Costante (adj.):
8. Adattatore:
9. Corrente alternata:
10. Indurre:
13.1 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word sorgente. aperta
13.2 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word spingere. aperta
13.3 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word differenza di potenziale. aperta
13.4 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word voltaggio. aperta
13.5 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word resistenza. aperta
13.6 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word corrente continua. aperta
13.7 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word costante as an adjective. aperta
13.8 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word adattatore. aperta
13.9 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word corrente alternata. aperta
13.10 Write a sentence using the English equivalent of the Italian word indurre. aperta