Science Common Sense
626 - How does electricity travel through power lines to our homes?
Imagine water flowing through a hose. Electricity is like the water. Here's how it travels to your home:
- Power Plant: Electricity is generated at a big power plant, like a huge water tank.
- High-Voltage Towers: The electricity is sent to tall transmission towers, like giant water pumps. These towers have special cables called power lines.
- Power Lines: The electricity travels through these power lines, like water flowing through a hose. The power lines are made of thick, strong wires that can carry a lot of electricity.
- Transformers: Along the way, the electricity passes through big machines called transformers. They're like water pressure valves, which adjust the electricity's "pressure" to make it safe for your home.
- Distribution Lines: The electricity then travels through smaller distribution lines, like smaller hoses, to your neighborhood.
- Your Home: Finally, the electricity reaches your home through a special wire called a service drop. It's like the water flowing into your house through a water pipe.
That's how electricity travels from the power plant to your home!