Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use electrical energy in our homes, workplaces and even in our vehicles. One of the basic concepts related to electricity is “voltage“. Voltage is a unit that measures the electric potential difference in electrical circuits and refers to the potential for the movement of energy in an electrical circuit.
Voltage refers to the potential difference experienced when electrons move from one point to another in an electrical circuit. Voltage, whose unit of measurement is the volt (V), allows electrical energy to flow. The electric current in a circuit moves from high voltage to low voltage.
The Role of Voltage in Electricity
Voltage plays an important role in the process of transmitting and using electrical energy. High voltage helps to transport energy over longer distances in transmission, but by the time it reaches the user it is usually reduced to a lower voltage. This allows electrical energy to be used more safely.
In addition, electrical devices require a certain voltage level to operate. The “operating voltage” indicated on the label of each device refers to this requirement. Therefore, it is important to provide the correct voltage to properly operate the devices we use in our homes.
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