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In this case, the Energy will be electricity. Electricity flows through wires (and any other conductive material) by "Electron Exchange". The first thing that must be present is a Voltage Difference (potential).
For example; when you turn on a car's headlights, you have now placed a +12Vdc potential on one side of the bulb and a ground on the other.
Since there is now a +12 volt difference, the current (which is electron flow) will flow from the + to the negative (or ground).
The electrons in this circuit are jumping from one atom to the next because they have been excited by this +12 volt difference.
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'Electricity' is a subject, not a quantity. So 'electricity' doesn't 'flow through wires'; current does.
However, energy does NOT flow through wires. Direct current is so slow that it would be impossible for the electrons to transfer energy from the supply to the load; alternating current moves backwards and forwards, so cannot transfer energy from the supply to the load.
Energy is transferred, external to the wires, by a combination of the electric and magnetic fields -something called the 'Poynting Field' -do an internet search for more information.
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∙ 13y agoThe same way it moves through any conductor. It starts with a difference in potential voltages. This potential creates a "push" on the electrons of an atom. A good conductor (such as copper) has the ability to have an electron be "bumped" from the atom. These free electrons move from one atom to the next, bumping an electron from where they just landed. This causes what we call "current" or a flow of electrons through the wire.
Most of the electrons flow through the copper near the surface of the wire, high frequency connectors are often tubes for this reason.
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When electricity flows wires into our home?
Electricity does not flow wires into your home, wires direct the flow of current into your home.
Copper metal conducts electricity through electrons whereas it solved solution conducts electricity through ions do you agree?
no,if it is dissolved in solutions it conducts electricity through electron the electricity means flow of electrons.
What is the scientific name of a substance that lets electricity flow through it?
A substance that lets electricity flow through it is called a conductor (or sometimes, to be more explicit, it is called an electrical conductor). Substances which do not permit the flow of electricity are called insulators.
Is electricity a metal?
Electricity is not a metal; it is the flow of electrons. In static electricity, the particles in an object try to neutralize each other, which causes a shock when touched. Metals like copper are great conductors of electricity, and can be drawn in electrical wires.
Does electricity flow through steel?
Yes steel is conductive, any ferris metal is a conductor and electricity can pass through it. however, it will not conduct as well as aluminum or copper.
What happens when electricity flow through wires?
Electrons move through the wire
When electricity flows wires into our home?
Electricity does not flow wires into your home, wires direct the flow of current into your home.
What property causes wires and coils to become hot when electricity flows through them?
Yes, so electricity simply flow through them.Most Wires and Coils have resistance. This resistance opposes the flow of Current. This opposition creates Heat.
Does electricity flow through wires?
Electric current flows through wires, but to transmit electric power you need two wires with a voltage between them, connected to a power source.
What safety device ensures that electricity will flow through it when flowing downhill instead if through people?
Ground wires
What materials will conduct the flow of electricity?
While electricity doesn't flow, current does. Conductors are materials that allow the electrical currents to flow through them. Metals are the best conduction, such as silver and copper.
Copper metal conducts electricity through electrons whereas it solved solution conducts electricity through ions do you agree?
no,if it is dissolved in solutions it conducts electricity through electron the electricity means flow of electrons.
What is the scientific name of a substance that lets electricity flow through it?
A substance that lets electricity flow through it is called a conductor (or sometimes, to be more explicit, it is called an electrical conductor). Substances which do not permit the flow of electricity are called insulators.
What materials allows electricity to flow through easily?
Conductors do, one example is copper.
How do wires work?
they carry a flow of electricity
Is electricity a metal?
Electricity is not a metal; it is the flow of electrons. In static electricity, the particles in an object try to neutralize each other, which causes a shock when touched. Metals like copper are great conductors of electricity, and can be drawn in electrical wires.
How does hydro electricity flow?
Hydro electricity is electricity generated by moving water, usually from dams nowadays. Electrical power is all the same. It flows through wires.
