Electroplating

Real World Example

Imagine trying to wrap a gift with a piece of decorative paper to make it look more appealing. Just as the paper covers the gift and enhances its appearance, electroplating uses electricity to coat a conductor with a layer of metal, making it both more attractive and durable. In this analogy, the gift is the conductor, the decorative paper is the metal coating, and the act of wrapping represents the electric process that binds them together.