mains electricity and plugs Flashcards
1
Q
what colour is the live wire?
A
brown
2
Q
what colour is the earth wire?
A
green and yellow
3
Q
what colour is the neutral wire?
A
blue
4
Q
what other components are in a plug?
A
fuse, cable grip, flex (along with three wires)
5
Q
mains electricity in the UK can reach?
A
230 v
50 Hz
6
Q
what does a fuse have going through it?
A
A wire, which will melt if too much current goes through it. This is a safety feature.
7
Q
name the safety features of a plug
A
plastic casing, wire in fuse, cable grip, live wire
