Section 2 electricity Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the function of the live wire
A
The live wire carries the voltage
2
Q
What is the function of the neutral wire
A
The neutral wire is set at 0V so that a voltage difference can be generated
3
Q
What is the function of the fuse
A
The fuse melts in the case of a fault to stop damage to the appliance
4
Q
What is the function of the earth wire
A
The earth wire carries unwanted charge or currents to earth, acting as a safety feature
5
Q
What colour is the live wire
Which direction does it go
A
The live wire is bRown
Therefore it goes to the Right
6
Q
What colour is the neutral wire
Which direction does it go
A
The neutral wire is bLue
Therefore it goes to the Left
7
Q
What colour is the earth wire
Which direction does it go
A
The earth wire is gReen and yeLLow
Therefore it goes down the middle
