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What Is Electricity?

Electricity is the flow of electric charge through a material, powering everything from lights to power tools.

• Electric charge: A property of matter carried by electrons (–) and protons (+).
• Static electricity: Charge that accumulates on a surface (e.g., a balloon sticking to hair).
• Current electricity: Continuous flow of charge through a conductor.
• Everyday examples: Lighting a bulb, running a drill, charging a phone.

Understanding these basics helps you work safely and confidently on home electrical projects.