Composition | The Use of Electricity in Daily Life
When Benjamin Franklin showed that lightning and electricity were connected, he opened the door for research that led to using the most powerful force in nature for the benefit of people. This has given us countless advantages, as it's hard to imagine the modern world without electricity. In almost every town, nearly every person's home is lit up with electricity. In some places, like hot tropical countries, electricity is used to power fans on sweltering days. Many people have electric stoves in their kitchens, which are very convenient because they don't produce ashes or soot, and the heat can be adjusted as needed. Electric doorbells are common in offices, schools, and many homes. Wealthy individuals cool their rooms with electric power. Refrigerators for storing food are becoming more common, helping to prevent wastage. Telephones are essential in Europe and America, even though they are still uncommon in Indian homes. Radios are quickly finding their way into homes in remote parts of the country. In Europe, washing and cleaning machines are common in households and will soon become common in our homes too, as household help becomes less available and housewives have to work outside the home.
Outside of our homes, we are increasingly reliant on electricity. We travel to school or work on electric trams. We send urgent messages near and far through electric wires. Electricity is needed to broadcast radio messages. In America, Europe, and our own country, television is used to watch and enjoy interesting events from faraway places. Television and radio bring joy to family life.
Electricity is a marvel of the universe. It allows us to send thoughts across vast distances—a meaningful message or a heartfelt plea. The elements carry our urgent words, traversing the vast sky like homing birds.
Electricity is a blessing for doctors who use it to diagnose and treat diseases. Engineers appreciate it for simplifying their work. Scientists rely on it as a constant assistant in their laboratories. In offices, its usefulness is widely acknowledged. A modern office would come to a halt without various electrical devices. From fans to elevators, from Dictaphones to accounting machines, there is a wide range of mechanical contraptions powered by electricity that can perform the work of hundreds of people. Farmers have learned to use electricity to help with field cultivation. From homes to fields and factories, electricity is an tireless servant everywhere.
The superiority of electricity over other forms of power is clear. When it warms or lights our rooms, it doesn't pollute the air, as it doesn't consume oxygen or release carbon dioxide. It provides much better illumination than other artificial lighting methods. Electric stoves in our kitchens eliminate smoke and soot. Despite any inconvenience, electric trams are better than petrol-driven vehicles because they don't emit harmful smoke and pollute the air. As domestic help becomes scarce, the use of electrical gadgets is a great advantage. Electricity improves sanitation and ensures cleanliness. However, electricity is not without risks. It can be dangerous and unpredictable. Coming into contact with an uninsulated or unprotected live wire can cause instant death. Even a minor disruption can lead to a sudden loss of power, halting important work unexpectedly. It can also be affected by atmospheric conditions, causing trouble and frustration. Of course, modern research has greatly reduced the dangers, so we don't worry much about them today. We have learned that electricity is a hardworking servant that requires constant attention. Despite the significant progress we have made in using electricity in our daily lives, we haven't reached the limits of its potential yet. A time will come when electricity will be the only power source for people at home and abroad, regulating and controlling their lives. The benefits of electricity are too vast to describe briefly.