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Have you ever thought
about what powers your
television, your computer,
or the lights in your
bedroom? A flow of
electricity makes all
these things work.
Electricity
What’s the name of a small object that can store electricity?
Science and technology
Power supply
Electricity travels to your home along
wires above and sometimes below the
ground. The wires above the ground
hang on metal towers called pylons.
Lighting: electricity lights
up our homes, schools,
offices, and streets.Communication:
electricity can power
telephones and computers.Transport: electricity
is used to power certain
vehicles, such as trams.Heating: electricity heats
up household appliances
such as irons and cookers.Everyday electricity
We use electricity in
all sorts of ways in
our everyday lives.
Making electricity
Electricity is a form of energy. It
can be made using any source of
energy, such as coal, gas, oil, wind,
or sunlight. On a wind farm, wind
turbines use the energy of moving
air to create electricity.