title: Physical properties of electricity.
abstract: Electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductor. The amount of current (amps) is related to the voltage (volts) pushing the electrons and the degree of resistance to flow (ohms). During their flow around a circuit, electrons can be used to create a number of useful byproducts such as heat and light. As electrons flow, they alter the charge of the matter they flow through, which may also generate electromagnetic effects.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcester, UK. angus.thomson@worcsacute.nhs.uk
authors: Angus J M
authors: AJ
authors: Thomson
mesh_terms: D004560:Electricity; D055585:Physical Phenomena