electric energy

"Electric energy" is crucial in powering modern technology, from household appliances to industrial machinery.

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Definition

B2Physics

(technical, academic)Energy associated with the movement or position of charged particles, typically electrons, in an electric field.

Example

  • Electric energy powers our homes and electronic devices.
  • The electric energy stored in a battery can be used to run a motor.

B2Engineering

(technical)Energy generated by the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in joules or kilowatt-hours.

Example

  • The electric energy consumption of a city is measured in kilowatt-hours.
  • Engineers design circuits to efficiently manage electric energy.

C1Energy Production

(technical)Secondary form of energy derived from sources like coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions to power devices and machines.

Example

  • Electric energy generated from solar panels is a renewable resource.
  • Power plants convert various fuels into electric energy.

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