electron flow

Electricity works through the movement of electrons, which are negatively charged subatomic particles. When electrons move, they create an electric current, which is the flow of electric charge. This flow is driven by a difference in electric potential, known as voltage.123

There are two main types of electric current:
* Direct Current (DC): Electrons flow in one direction.1
* Alternating Current (AC): The flow of electrons periodically reverses direction.13

Electric current is measured in amperes, with one ampere representing the passage of one coulomb of charge per second. This flow typically occurs through conductors like wires within electric circuits.341