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  1. Electricity - Wikipedia

    Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter possessing an electric charge. Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the …

  2. Electricity | Definition, Facts, & Types | Britannica

    Oct 19, 2025 · Electricity, phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electric charges. Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter and is borne by elementary particles. In …

  3. Electricity explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Mar 26, 2024 · Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. Electricity is both a basic part of nature and one of the most widely used forms of energy.

  4. Explainer: What is Electricity? - ThoughtCo

    Sep 24, 2018 · Electricity is the flow of electrons, which is a basic and widely used form of energy. Most electricity is generated by converting primary energy sources like coal, natural gas, and …

  5. Here's why your electricity bill keeps rising : NPR

    Oct 6, 2025 · Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer explains why electricity bills are rising faster than inflation.

  6. What is Electricity? - SparkFun Learn

    Electricity is a natural phenomenon that occurs throughout nature and takes many different forms. In this tutorial we'll focus on current electricity: the stuff that powers our electronic gadgets.

  7. How Electricity Works - HowStuffWorks

    Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.

  8. Electricity 101 - Department of Energy

    Q: Where does electricity come from? A: Electricity is a secondary energy source which means that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear …

  9. Electricity explained The science of electricity - U.S. Energy ...

    Sometimes, the electrons in an atom's outermost shells do not have a strong force of attraction to the protons. These electrons can be pushed out of their orbits. Applying a force can make …

  10. How Does Electricity Work? | Electrons, AC, DC, Voltage, & Electricity

    Sep 23, 2025 · Electricity works through the movement of negative charges carried by electrons (negatively charged subatomic particles). These charges can be either stationary or moving, …