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Generation
PI-02 Electricity Generation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electricity | a form of energy that comes from the movement of tiny particles called electrons |
| power grid | a huge network of electrical transmission lines connecting power plants to homes and businesses |
| generation | the process of producing electricity from various energy sources |
| transformer | an electrical device that changes the voltage of AC electricity up or down |
| inertia | an object's tendency to stay in motion once in motion |
| load following | the process of adjusting the electricity supply to match the demand |