Do Scientists know where electricity is?

Question

Dont be a smart A$$ obviously it sthe stuff that powers machines
but what is the essence of electicity its not fire water, earth, or wind
I herad somewhere that scientist do not know exactly what electricity is we just know how to harness it- is this true???

Answer 1

All matter in the world is made of atoms. The center of the atom (the nucleus) is mostly made of protons which are positively charged. Orbiting around the nucleus are electrons which are negatively charged. Applying an electric or a magnetic field to certain materials makes electrons move in the same direction, thus producing an electric current.

Electric and magnetic fields are produced by a sub-atomic particle called the "photon". This is the particle that carries the electric and magnetic forces.

Fire, water, earth, and wind are not elements.

Answer 2

The essence I believe you are looking for is potential energy, which is the stored ability to move something. Electricity is the movement of electrons from a negative potential to a positive charge. Because of the convenient properties and characteristics electricity is used for a variety of applications.

Think of pressurized water; pressurized water has a similar potential. It can be used to propel an object, or spin a motor. The water pressure has the same potential energy but, after the energy is converted you have all this water to get rid of. Electricity has the same ability without having to get rid of the water, additionally electricity has the versatility to create light and heat from this potential.

It is not so much an essence, as it is a bunch of electrons sitting around waiting to be directed somewhere. Sorry, I wish it were more cosmic.

Answer 3

All your answers explained WHAT electricity is, and you asked WHERE electricity is...

Electricity is a phenomena which occurs when there exists a differential of charged particles, seeking equilibrium. Since it travels along the path of least resistence, it's travel follows along a conducting path, like wire, a grounding spike on a home, a golf club, a key on a kite...

Answer 4

Hi. Of the elements, electricity is mostly like wind, I think. Still when there is no force moving it, it flows when pushed by the action of photons, it gets slowed by drag forces (resistance), can be stored in tanks (capacitors), etc. The major difference is whether or not you could consider it compressible, as in an inductor.

Answer 5

Scientists know exactly what electricity is. Not only do they know how to generate it, and how to use it, but they know exactly what it is too. You can know about this too. All you have to do is take some college classes.