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Voltage, Current & Resistance 🔋➡️💡(Episode series: Episode 2 of 12 )

Voltage, Current & Resistance 🔋➡️💡(Episode series: Episode 2 of 12 )

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⚡ Ever flipped a switch and wondered what really happens behind the scenes? From the tiniest electron inside an atom to the vast transmission towers and smart grids that power our cities 🌆—this 12-part series takes you on the complete journey of electricity.


Designed for curious minds with zero engineering background 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓, Blip explains the science, systems, and stories of electricity in plain language, full of analogies, examples, and “aha!” moments. By the end, you’ll not just use electricity—you’ll understand it.

📌 Episode Briefs

Episode 1 – The Spark: What is Electricity? 🔬✨Discover the world of atoms, electrons, and charge—the tiny sparks that power everything from your phone to lightning.

Episode 2 – Voltage, Current & Resistance 🔋➡️💡

Voltage pushes, current flows, resistance slows. Learn the three pillars of electricity with simple analogies.

Episode 3 – Power & Energy ⚡⏳💰

100-watt bulb vs. 10-watt LED—what’s the real difference? Understand power, energy, and how your bill is calculated.

Episode 4 – Reactive Power Explained 🍺🔄

Active, reactive, and apparent power—why the “foam on the beer” of electricity is essential to keep the grid stable.

Episode 5 – How We Generate Electricity 🌊🔥💨☀️

Hydro, thermal, nuclear, wind, and solar—explore how turbines and generators turn natural forces into electricity.

Episode 6 – Inside a Power Plant 🏭⚙️

Step into the boiler, turbine, condenser, cooling tower, and control room—see how everything works together.


Episode 7 – Transformers: The Voltage Shifters 🔀🔌

Meet the silent giants that step voltage up and down, making long-distance transmission possible.

Episode 8 – Transmission Lines & The Grid 🌐⚡🏗

High-voltage highways in the sky! Towers, conductors, and the vast network that keeps electricity flowing 24/7.

Episode 9 – Switchgear & Protection 🛡️⚡🚨

Breakers, relays, and surge arresters—the guardians that protect the grid when faults strike.


Episode 10 – The Journey: From Grid to Your Home 🏡🔦Trace electricity’s path from generator to your socket—the final step that lights up your life.

Episode 11 – HVDC & STATCOM: The Modern Heroes 🚄💡

Explore HVDC superhighways and STATCOM stabilizers—the tech that keeps today’s grids efficient and reliable.


Episode 12 – The Future of Transmission 🌱🤖🔋

Smart grids, storage, and supergrids—peek into the renewable-powered, digital future of electricity.

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