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How Electricity Works
Electricity is what goes on whenever there is a presence and flow of electric charge. This could include lightning, static electricity, even electromagnetism. In simple scientific definition, electricity or an electric charge occurs when electrons jump from one atom to another. An electronic charge is a property of subatomic particles that acts with electromagnetic force. A charge may be transferr... [Read More]
How Generators Work
An electrical generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The source of mechanical energy may be a steam engine, a water turbine, an internal combustion engine, a wind turbine, or compressed air. The generator works by moving electric current which is already present in the wire. There are two main parts of a generator: mechanical and electrical. The mechanical part... [Read More]
Electrical Setups in Europe and North America
If you have to blame anyone for the confusion generated by having different voltages around the world, point your fingers toward Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla. But that is water under the bridge now. Because of the apparent difference in how electrical systems are set up in Europe and North America, it is wise to take note of these dissimilarities when traveling. Most of the world, Europe include... [Read More]
What is Voltage?
Voltage is basically the difference of electrical potential between two points of an electronic circuit. Measured in volts, it is the potential energy of electric current. One way when voltage is used is to specify the voltage of a point in a circuit. This is the voltage difference, the reference point being referred to as the ground.The more common instance where voltage is used is to determine t... [Read More]