Electricity

Study Notes

Electricity is a term that encompasses a range of natural phenomena related to the presence and flow of electric charge.
It is associated with well-known phenomena such as lightning, static electricity, electromagnetic induction, and electric current.
Together with magnetism, it forms the unified expression of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions.
Electric charges produce electromagnetic fields that interact with other electric charges.
The study of electric phenomena dates back to ancient times, with the observation of Thales of Miletus in the 6th century BC.
The practical applications of electricity began to develop in the 17th century, with significant advances in the 19th century.
The rapid development of electric technology has transformed human societies, with applications in transportation, heating, lighting, communications, computing, and information storage and transmission.
Electric energy is the backbone of modern industrial and information societies.
The study of electricity is fundamental to many fields of science and engineering.
Electric power generation and distribution systems are essential infrastructure for modern societies.