What Is Electricity and How Does It Flow?

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Electricity is a flow of tiny particles called electrons which can travel through wires. This flow is often called an 'electric current'. Just like water, which can only flow down a hill, an electric current can only flow if there's something to give it a 'push'.

The illustration below explains how this occurs...

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