Science Common Sense
22 - How does electricity work?
Electricity is like water flowing through pipes. Imagine you have a faucet (like a power plant) that creates water pressure, and the pipes (like wires) carry the water to different places.
The water (electricity) is made by tiny particles called electrons that move through the pipes (wires) from the faucet (power plant) to your home, phone, or computer.
There are three main parts to electricity:
- Generators (the faucet): They make electricity by moving magnets close to coils of wire.
- Wires (the pipes): They carry the electricity from the generators to your home or device.
- Devices (like your phone or computer): They use the electricity to work, light up, or charge.
That's a simple explanation of how electricity works.