Welcome to Electricity

This type of energy is extremely important to our everyday lives. We are increasingly relying on electrical appliances to help us and how our electricity is generated is a political hot topic.

Learn more about this staple of Physics by using either the table below or the navigation on the right.

ChargeLearn about electrostatic charge, a strange phenomena seen everyday.
CircuitsDifferences in series and parallel circuits and use an equation to link voltage current and resistance.
CurrentBreifly find out what current is and the differences in AC and DC.
ElectromagnetismThe electric motor, electromagnetic induction and transformers (step up and step down).
Energy EfficiencyDifferent types of energy, energy efficiency in light bulbs and thermal insulation around the house.
Mains ElectricityThe plug, double insulation, equation linking power current and voltage, and working out bills.
Electricity GenerationElectricity from renewable and non-renewable sources, advantages and disadvantages.