plugs and wires
Cards (29)
- What are the different wires found in plugs and cables?
- Why can touching the wrong wire give you an electric shock?
- Where does the majority of electricity in the UK come from?
- What is the main supply voltage in the UK?
- What is the frequency of the alternating current in the UK?
- What does plugging an appliance into a socket connect it to?
- What type of cable is usually involved when connecting appliances?
- What material are the wires in plugs and cables made of?
- Why are the wires coated in insulating plastic?
- What color is the live wire?
- What is the function of the live wire?
- What color is the neutral wire?
- What does the neutral wire do?
- What color is the earth wire?
- What is the role of the earth wire?
- Why does the earth wire not normally carry a current?
- How does the earth wire prevent electric shocks?
- Why does electricity flow from the live wire to the neutral wire?
- What happens if a person touches the live wire?
- Why is it important to never touch plug sockets?
- What should you do if you enjoyed the video?
- What is the potential difference of the neutral wire?
- What is the potential difference of the earth wire?
- What could happen if the live wire touches the appliance casing?
- What is the consequence of the casing becoming live?
- Why do humans have a potential difference of zero volts?
- What happens when you touch a live wire?
- What is the risk of touching a live wire even if the switch is off?
- What is the main takeaway from the video?