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Electricity is created when electrons are transported from one place to another through a conductive

medium, by a moving magnetic field from a generator. The electrical force that 'pushes' electrons is the
'voltage' and the number of electrons that flow in a wire is the 'current

Generators convert kinetic, or moving energy, into electrical energy, usually by rotating. When a magnet
is passed close to a conductive wire, it induces electron movement inside that wire. A generator uses a
rotating force, usually from a turbine, to pass a number of strong magnets close to coils of conductive
wire, to induce an electrical current. This current is then sent along wires to a transformer. This
transformer changes the electric current into the transmission grid.

Electricity is generated at power stations across New Zealand. Generators make electricity from primary
energy sources by harnessing water, wind, sun, geothermal energy, coal and gas. The electricity
produced is of immense voltage and current and is too powerful to feed directly into your home - it
would immediately destroy all connected appliances!

From power stations, electricity flows through large transmission lines which carry it to substations. This
electricity is sent at high voltage, as a small proportion is lost along the way as heat in the power lines.
Keeping the voltage high ensures that as little electricity as possible is lost along its journey.

Distribution lines carry electricity from substations to homes, schools and businesses. Transformers at
the substation change the electricity current and voltage to make it suitable for local wires and
consumption. The electricity enters your home through your meter, where it is measured, and into your
power outlets, where it is ready to be used

How does electricity work. In this article we’ll be learning the basic concept behind how electricity works
according to classical theory. We’ll cover Atoms, electrons, protons, neutrons then move onto the
difference between conductors and insulators, wires and cables, circuits, volts and voltage, currents and
amps, resistors, resistance and ohms, induction and inductors, transformers, capacitors and finally the
difference between AC and DC power. These are the basics to grasp in order to understand how
electricity works before moving onto more advanced areas of electrical and electronic engineering.

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