Electricity: its use in practical life
Introduction – Men have discovered many things that do them a lot of good. Electricity is one of them. It is a very dangerous thing. If it goes through someone, they will die immediately. But men have made this mighty thing their slave. They do many things with the help of electricity.
Its uses in city life – It is mainly used in the city. All the big cities and many small towns in India have power plants. The electric current that is generated in them supplies the common comforts of the citizens. In big cities, people also have to walk the streets at night. If the streets are lit, it suits them. Thus, the streets are well lit with electric lights. Electric lights are also used in many houses in cities. In summer, electric fans provide us with great comfort. We can work comfortably under electric fans on hot summer days. There are large multi-story houses in a large city. It is tedious to go to the upper floors. With the help of electric elevators, a man can go to the highest floor of a ten-story building in no time. A man can go from one place to another on an electric tram in no time, and the fare is also very cheap. There are also electric trains. A man can talk to another at a great distance through a telephone that is connected to him. This also saves time, trouble, and expense. People can listen to radio music at home without going to any public theater. The radio works with him.
Its uses in commerce and trade: motors and dynamos are necessary for the operation of mills and factories. Many things are produced in a short time and at a small cost in these mills and factories. Therefore, it helps trade and commerce. It is now widely used in print shops too. This in a very short time thousands of copies of daily newspapers are printed. Telegraph messages are sent from one place to another with the help of electricity. Thus, traders obtain valuable information in a short time. Also in private life, the telegraph benefits us a lot. We can receive messages in a short time from our family member who lives in remote places. In the villages, electric lanterns have been very useful. It is also used in the treatment of patients. It is also used in cooking.
Conclusions – The cost of electricity production is gradually decreasing. Therefore, people use it more extensively. In the future, it can also be generated in the villages at a small cost, and it can also be used by them. Some people think that its dazzling light is harmful to our eyesight.