Question

The word electricity is derived from ___________

Answer 1

Electricity

1. The rate of flow of charges or flow of current is referred to as Electricity.
2. Electricity can be calculated by, $E=P\times t$

Where $E$ is electricity energy, $P$ is the power transferred, and $t$ is the time.

Explanation:

1. The term "electricity" comes from the Greek word "elektron."
2. The definition of the word electron is amber, which is a yellow or reddish-brown stone used in jewelry.
3. When amber was rubbed, it developed an electrical charge that allowed light objects like straw and feathers to be lifted.
4. Later the flow of current started to be known as electricity.

Thus, the word electricity is derived from the Greek word elektron.