Electricity in home (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

AC (alternating current)

$50$ Hz

$230$ V

Continuously varies, positive to negative

One direction only

Cells and batteries

$50$ cycles of positive & negative currents per second

Brown

$230$ V

Blue

$0$ V

Green and yellow stripes

Carries alternating P.D. from supply

Completes the circuit

Safety wire to prevent appliance becoming live