facts about Electricity

Ever wondered how fast does electricity travel? The answer is the speed of light!

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Lightning is caused by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere

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Electricity was first discovered in 600BC

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Electric cars actually date back as far as 1832

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54% of all electricity is wasted

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It’s the water in the body that causes an electric shock

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LED lightbulbs use 80% less electricity

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