Here's why:
* Voltage: Voltage represents the difference in electric potential energy between two points in a circuit. Think of it like a difference in height for a waterfall. The greater the difference in potential, the more energy the water has as it falls.
* Electric Current: Current is the flow of electric charge. It's like the flow of water in the waterfall. The greater the voltage (potential difference), the more energy the charges have, and the more readily they will flow (higher current).
How it works:
* Electrons: In a conductor, like a copper wire, electrons are loosely bound to their atoms and can move freely.
* Electric Field: When a voltage is applied across the conductor, it creates an electric field. This field exerts a force on the electrons, causing them to move from the higher potential to the lower potential.
* Flow of Electrons: This directed movement of electrons constitutes the electric current.
In Summary: Voltage is the driving force behind electric current. It creates the electric field that pushes electrons through the conductor, resulting in a flow of charge.
