Electricity is a form of energy resulting from charged particles such as electrons or protons, typically produced by chemical reactions, physical interactions, or the flow of charged particles.
Think of electricity like a river flowing through wires. Just as a river's current can turn a water wheel to do work, an electric current can power devices like your phone or computer.
Circuit: A closed path that electric current follows.
Conductor: A material that allows electric charge to move freely. Metals are good conductors.
Insulator: A material that does not allow electric charge to move freely. Materials such as rubber and plastic are good insulators.
Which industry most benefited from the introduction of electricity during the Second Industrial Revolution?
Whose work on electricity played a major role in advancing technology in this era?
What was an important societal consequence of electricity becoming widely available during Europe's Second Industrial Revolution?
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