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  • Understanding Voltage: The Force Driving Electron Flow in Wires
    The strength with which electrons are pushed in a wire is measured by voltage.

    Here's why:

    * Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points. This difference creates an electric field that pushes electrons from the higher potential to the lower potential.

    * Current is the flow of electrons. A higher voltage difference means a stronger electric field, which in turn results in a higher current (more electrons flowing).

    Think of it like this:

    * Voltage is like the pressure in a water pipe.

    * Current is like the amount of water flowing through the pipe.

    The higher the pressure (voltage), the more water (current) flows.

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