Electric

Electric is a term that refers to anything related to electricity, including the production, distribution, and use of electrical power. It is a fundamental concept in the fields of physics and engineering, and is essential to many aspects of modern life.

Overview

Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current. The term "electric" is derived from the Greek word for amber, "elektron". When amber is rubbed, it becomes charged with what is now known as static electricity.

History

The discovery of electricity dates back to ancient times, with the earliest known references appearing in the writings of Thales of Miletus around 600 BC. Thales discovered that when amber was rubbed with fur, it attracted light objects. This phenomenon, now known as static electricity, was the first known form of electricity.

Electric Power

Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit. It is usually produced by electric generators, but can also be supplied by sources such as electric batteries. It is usually supplied to businesses and homes by the electric power industry.

Electric Current

An electric current is a flow of electric charge. In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte, or by both ions and electrons such as in a plasma.

See Also

• Electricity
• Electric power
• Electric current
• Electrical engineering
• Physics

References

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