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Electricity is a force of nature that we know is caused by the movement of electrons among the atoms that compose matter. We know that the Ancients had suspicions, but it was not until after the invention of the printing press that man began the serious task to unravel this natural mystery. During the last 400 years, a number of persons from the past have been recognized by the scientific community for discoveries they made that contribute to our present understanding of electricity. Their combined contributions to society has enriched nearly everyone in some way.  The scientific world has shown respect to these men by naming electrical terms in their honor.

To gain an understanding of electricity, you must do three things:

1. Commit as many of the electrical terms as you can to memory. You must understand what they mean before you can logically apply them. I believe you will learn the electrical terms quicker if you understand from where they originated. Therefore, a short biography about the Electrical Pioneers that have electrical terms named after them is included, just click the Pioneer of interest on the menu to the left.
2. Learn mathematics to the point of being able to manipulate simple algebraic and trigonometric equations. Electricity is best described using mathematics. Now, I have given you a useful reason to learn algebra and trigonometry.
3. Memorize many of the rules and relationship formulas. You don't have to know them all, but you do need to know where to find them when you need them.

The 21st century offers a bright future for young people that want to enter a technology field. Understanding electricity fundamentals is a good place to begin. Even if you are not interested in making it your career, there is a lifetime of benefit in learning how to safely use electricity and avoid accidently becoming part of a circuit path to ground.