Plug Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the fuse?
A
Melts if current is too high
2
Q
What is the role of the live wire?
A
Carries the charge
3
Q
What is the role of the neutral wire?
A
completes the circuit
4
Q
What is the role of the earth wire?
A
Connects circuit to earth if live wire touches metal part of appliance
5
Q
What is the role of the cable grip?
A
Stops wires coming loose
6
Q
What is specific latent heat?
A
The energy needed to change a substance from a solid to a liquid