Electricity
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.
Analogy
Think of electricity as a flowing river. Just like water flowing through a river can power turbines, electricity flowing through wires can power our appliances and gadgets.
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.
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