ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Volt

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain volts to you in a way you'll understand.

Have you ever played with a toy car that needs batteries? You know that if the batteries are not charged or if they're weak, the car won't work properly, right? Well, in a way, volts are like the batteries that power things like toy cars, phones, computers, and even light bulbs.

You see, electricity is a type of energy that can help make things work. Imagine a little helper inside your toy car, called an "electron", who moves around and helps the wheels turn. Well, volts are like the force that pushes those electrons to move around.

Just like you need to push a heavy ball to make it move, electrons need a PUSH too! That's what volts do, they push those electrons around, so they can power your favorite things.

And just like different types of toys may need different sizes or types of batteries, different types of things need different amounts of volts. Some things need just a little push, like a small flashlight, while other things may need a lot of volts, like a big construction machine.

So there you have it, volts are like the PUSH that helps electricity make things work, just like batteries help your toy car move.