Electricity is the flow of very small particles called protons and electrons. It refers to the energy we receive when tiny particles of electrons move from one point to another.
You can also see electricity in a bolt of lightning. Lightning occurs when at one time, a huge number of electrons flow in the air, and it releases an extensive amount of energy.
With time scientists have explored several ways in which electricity can be generated and created. Electricity is also generated through magnets.
Electricity is of two types: static electricity and current electricity. Static electricity is known as the buildup of charge in a certain place. In contrast, static electricity is the type of electricity that comes from any batteries and all the outlets in the homes.
When several electrons move at one time, it generates an electric current. A power plant in a city or a town produces strong electric currents and sends them to homes and other buildings through the help of wires.
The electricity that is used for heating, lighting, and running electrical appliances is made with machines known as generators. Generators let an electric current flow through, moving a magnet past a wire. This pushes the electrons through the wires.
The current carried by the cables travels to homes and other buildings. When we plug in any electrical appliances, the current flows into the apparatus, and the appliances work. The chemical reaction that takes place in a battery also produces an electric current.
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