A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.
Think of electricity like the blood in your body. Just like blood carries necessary nutrients to all parts of your body, electricity carries energy to different devices and machines, enabling them to function.
Direct Current (DC): This is a type of electrical current that only flows in one direction. It's like a one-way street for electricity.
Alternating Current (AC): This is another type of electrical current where the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction. Imagine it like ocean waves going back and forth on a beach.
Conductor: A material which permits a flow of energy. In our body analogy, this would be similar to veins and arteries that allow blood to flow through them.
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