Distribution lines can run overhead or underground. The flow of electrons. Electron The basic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. The flow of electrons produces electricity. The ability to do work.
People get energy from food.
Your toaster and your washing machine get their energy from electricity. The splitting apart of an atom's nucleus, releasing a large amount of heat energy. A light bulb that emits light because the gas inside it glows when it is charged by electricity. A technology that produces electricity through a chemical reaction similar to that found in a battery. Generator A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.