Science Common Sense

616 - What is electricity, and how does it work?

Electricity is a form of energy that makes things work, like your computer, lights, and phone. It's created when tiny particles called electrons move from one place to another.

Think of electrons like water flowing through a pipe. When water flows, it does work, like turning a wheel. Similarly, when electrons flow, they do work, like lighting up a light bulb.

Here's how it works:

1. A power plant generates electricity using energy from coal, gas, or renewable sources like wind or solar power.
2. The electricity is sent to a power grid, which is like a network of pipes.
3. The grid carries the electricity to your home through power lines.
4. When you turn on a device, like a light bulb, the electrons start flowing from the power grid, through the wires, and into the device.
5. The electrons make the device work, and then they flow back into the power grid.

That's electricity in a nutshell!