Electricity, phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electric charges. Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter and is borne by elementary particles. In electricity the particle involved is the electron, which carries a negative charge.
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 nuclear power.
Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.