Plugs Flashcards
How do you work out electrical energy?
Electrical energy = current x voltage x time
Why do plugs have copper cores?
Plugs have copper cores because they are good electrical conductors
Why do plugs have plastic outer layers?
Plugs have plastic outer layers because it is a good electrical insulator
What is the name of the brown wire in a plug?
The brown wire in the plug is called the live wire
What is the name of the blue wire in a plug?
The blue wire in the plug is the neutral wire
What is the name of the green and yellow striped wire in the plug?
The green and yellow striped wire in the plug is the earth wire
What is the function of the live wire?
The live wire provides the current
What is the function of the neutral wire?
The neutral wire completes the circuit
What is the function of the earth wire?
The earth wire is for safety
Where is the blue wire found in the plug?
The blue wire is found on the left of the plug
Where is the brown wire found in the plug?
The brown wire is found on the right of the plug
Where is the striped wire found in the plug?
The striped wire is found at the top of the plug
How do you work out current?
Current = Voltage divided by Resistance
