Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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UK mains voltage
UK mains voltage
230V AC
Live wire color
Live wire color
Brown
Neutral wire color
Neutral wire color
Blue
Earth wire color
Earth wire color
Yellow and green stripes
Live wire voltage
Live wire voltage
230V
Neutral wire voltage
Neutral wire voltage
0V
Earth wire voltage
Earth wire voltage
0V
Live wire function
Live wire function
Carries electrical energy to the appliance
Neutral wire function
Neutral wire function
Completes the circuit
Earth wire function
Earth wire function
Safety protection only
Why is live wire dangerous when appliance off?
Why is live wire dangerous when appliance off?
Remains at 230V
What does a fuse do when current too high?
What does a fuse do when current too high?
Melts and breaks the circuit