Fascinating Facts About Electricity

Understanding Electricity

• Electric current is measured in amperes (amps), while electric potential energy is measured in volts.
• Static electricity refers to a stationary electric charge, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge.
• Direct current (DC) flows in one direction, while alternating current (AC) changes direction.

Generating Electricity

• Electricity is a secondary energy source derived from other forms like coal, water, and wind.
• Coal-fired power plants are the world’s largest source of electricity.
• Renewable sources like hydropower and wind power also generate electricity.

Electricity in Nature

• Lightning is a discharge of electricity caused by static electricity in the atmosphere.
• Benjamin Franklin proved lightning’s electrical nature and invented the lightning rod.

Electricity in Everyday Life

• Electricity travels at the speed of light, approximately 186,000 mph.
• Electricity plays a crucial role in heartbeats, with electrocardiograms (ECGs) measuring its activity.

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