Practice Live, Neutral And Earth Wires (9.5) - Household Circuits

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Question 1.
What color is the live wire?
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Think of colors that signify electricity.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of the neutral wire?
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It completes the electrical circuit.
3Question 3.
What is the color of the earth wire?
- Red
- Blue
- Green/Yellow
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Think safety colors.
4Question 4.
True or False: The neutral wire is connected to the appliance's metal casing.
- True
- False
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Consider the different roles of the earth and neutral wires.
Question 5.
Consider a household appliance that has an effective earth wire but has damaged live and neutral wires. Discuss the implications of using this appliance.
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Think about how electricity flows and the importance of complete circuits.
Question 6.
Create a visual diagram showing the roles of the live, neutral, and earth wires in an electrical circuit, indicating how they connect to an appliance.
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Visualize electricity in your home and how wires connect.

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