Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles, such as electrons. It powers various devices and systems in our daily lives.
Related terms
Current: The flow of electric charge in a circuit.
Voltage: The force that pushes electric charges through a circuit.
Resistance: A measure of how much an object or material opposes the flow of electric current.