Mains Electricity Flashcards
0
Q
The neutral wire..
A
Completes the circuit
1
Q
The live wire..
A
Provides a path along which the electrical energy can pass through
AC current
2
Q
The earth wire…
A
Has no current flowing through
It protects you from a fault
3
Q
The colours of the wires
A
Brown - live wire
Blue - neutral wire
Yellow green - earth wire
4
Q
Fuse (3)
A
Thin piece of wire with low melting point
Will blow when the current is too large
After it has blown, it must be replaced
5
Q
Double insulation
A
When all electrical parts of a appliance has been insulated
