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It came from the Greek word for Amber, which is 'electron'. It was found that rubbing a piece of amber produced a strange effect with sparking, so the work electron was used to describe the effect. Later the work electricity was derived from it to describe the phenomenon.
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∙ 15y agoIt comes from a very little charged pieces inside every atom of a material. Electricity happens when these little pieces move from one atom to another inside the material.
What causes them to move?
when a combination of motion and magnetism is applied to the material.
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∙ 12y agoThe electricity come from the alternator and generator which distribute with high voltage line to individual power plants. And then the individual power plants distribute low voltage line to consumer side which mean electricity.
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∙ 12y agoIt comes from the Greek word "elektron", which means "amber." They named it "electricity" because if you rub animal fur with amber, the dried sap from trees, you get static electricity.
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∙ 14y agoWilliam Gilbert. ..... well i think so!
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Where does the electricity in the brain come from?
Neurons.
Does electricity come from oil?
You can burn oil and use the heat to power a generator and you get electricity.
What is a science fair project name for what materials conduct electricity?
The conduct of electricity
How does voltage come from a candle?
It don't, there is no electricity in a wax candle.
What is the name of an object which conducts heat or electricity?
A conductor
What is the name of an energy that make your lives comfortable?
There are several. Electricity and heat are the top ones to come to mind.
When did electricity come to Nevada?
It gets the power from the electricity lines.
Where can electricity come from?
electricity often comes from the ground or it can come from the air which than preduces green house gass emitions
Are patio heaters run on fuel or electricity?
Generally electricity but come in both.
Where can electricity come from in sports?
a plug.
Where do the electrons in electricity come from?
from everywhere
Where does the electricity come from in a torch?
I donno
Were does mains electricity come from?
my brain
Where does the electricity in Hawaii come from?
the volcano...
Where does the electricity in the brain come from?
Neurons.
Does electricity come from oil?
You can burn oil and use the heat to power a generator and you get electricity.
What language did the word electricity come from?
The word electricity originates from the Greek word "Electra".
