Plugs and wires

• What is the main topic of the video?

  The video discusses the different wires in plugs and cables and the risks of electric shock.
• Where does the majority of electricity in the UK come from?

  It comes from the national grid, which distributes power across the country.
• What is the voltage and frequency of the main supply in the UK?

  The main supply is an alternating current of 230 volts at 50 hertz.
• What does connecting an electrical appliance to a plug socket involve?

  It usually involves a three core cable with three wires inside.
• What are the three types of wires in a three core cable?

  The three types of wires are the live wire, neutral wire, and earth wire.
• Why are the wires in plugs and cables coated in insulating plastic?

  They are coated for safety to prevent electric shocks.
• What color is the live wire and what does it do?

  The live wire is brown and provides the alternating potential difference of around 230 volts.
• What is the function of the neutral wire?

  The neutral wire is blue and completes the circuit by carrying away current.
• What is the role of the earth wire?

  The earth wire is striped green and yellow and prevents the appliance casing from becoming live.
• What happens if the live wire touches the appliance casing?

  If the live wire touches the casing, it could become live and cause an electric shock if touched.
• How does the earth wire protect against electric shock?

  The earth wire provides an alternative pathway for current to flow away, preventing electric shock.
• Why does electricity flow from the live wire to the neutral wire?

  Electricity flows due to the difference in potential difference between the live wire and the neutral wire.
• What happens if a person touches the live wire?

  Touching the live wire can cause a large current to flow through the person, resulting in an electric shock.
• Why is it important to never touch plug sockets?

  It is important because the live wire can still have a potential difference even when switched off, leading to electric shock.
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