Electricity
Definition
Electricity refers to the flow of electrical charge, typically carried by electrons through conductive materials such as wires.
Analogy
Imagine electricity as a river flowing through wires. Just like how water flows in a river, electricity flows through conductors, powering our devices and lighting up our homes.
Related terms
Voltage: The potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit that drives the flow of current.
Current: The rate at which electric charges flow past a given point in a circuit.
Resistance: A measure of how much an object or material impedes the flow of electrical current.
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