Question

The word electricity is derived from

Answer 1

Hint: The answer to the above question lies in the term of our interest which we are asked to about. A better hint to the above question would be asking yourself what is that which flows in the conductors that results in electricity. Hence accordingly we will be in a position to figure out what is the word electricity defined from.

Complete step-by-step solution:
Electricity is defined as the flow of electric power or charge across a conductor. More precisely it is the flow of free electrons from one atom to the other of the conductor. The ancient parts of the Mediterranean knew that there existed certain materials (e.g. amber which means electron) which on rubbing would lose or acquire charge. Today we know that such a phenomenon is called the static electricity.
Amber was observed to develop the ability to attract light objects and make sparks when it is rubbed. Substances with this property were said to be electric. Further sir William Gilbert coined the word electricity.
Hence we can conclude that the word electricity is derived from the word electron.

Note:Electricity is the energy which is a secondary source of energy. We harness electricity from burning coal, running water etc which is then linked to the turbine to generate electricity. It is also to be noted that amber, which is an insulator when rubbed, develops a positive charge as some of the electrons jump from the surface. Hence the amber attracts light objects. It is also to be kept in mind that electric current is analogous to the flow of water about a given potential difference.