main electricity Flashcards

1
Q

brown wire- live

A

carries the alternating potential difference from the supply

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2
Q

blue wire - neutral

A

completes the circuit. potential difference is 0v compared to live wire

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3
Q

green / yellow stripped wire - earth

A

this is a safety wire to stop the appliance from becoming live

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