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Conclusion Live wire: , brown, 230 volts, carries current into socket Earth wire: , greeen + yellow 0 volts- alternative pathway for current if live wire is loose (in order to not shock us) Neutral wire- blue - 0 volts, carries current out of socket
Notes on Wires in Plugs and Cables Electricity Supply: Source: National Grid. Type: Alternating Current (AC). Voltage: 230 volts. Frequency: 50 Hz. Three Core Cable: Contains three wires: live, neutral, and earth. Wire Colors and Functions: Live Wire (Brown): Provides 230V from the main supply. Neutral Wire (Blue): Completes the circuit, carrying away current (0V). Earth Wire (Green/Yellow Striped): Safety wire (0V), prevents appliance casing from becoming live. Safety Considerations: Touching live wire can cause electric shock due to potential difference. Avoid touching plug sockets, even if switched off, as the live wire may still have voltage.
So the three core cable is located inside the plug? And if i said the connection of an appliance to the main supply requires a three core cable, is that correct?
On your video on alternating current and direct current the alternating current from the mains supply is 240 volts but in this video you said it was 230 volts so which one is correct?
One thing I would say to improve the video is the mentioning of the fuse and the purpose of it. So as you discuss the earth wire and how it provides an alternative option for current to flow , the 0V of the earth wire causes a large current and therefore heating which melts the fuse and breaks the circuit Good Video anyways!
Actually most items only have two wires in the BS-1363 plug. Earthing only occurs with things like kettles, electric heaters and other items without double-insulation.
okay so in science in lesson for chemistry we wired plugs and we learn about fuses and got told that if it didn't work the fuse blew up and stopped it working and that has happened to my hair dryer before but i turned it off again and turned it back on and it was as good as new and is the earth wire dangerous even if it has 0 volts going through it or is completely safe?anyone answer
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Conclusion
Live wire: , brown, 230 volts, carries current into socket
Earth wire: , greeen + yellow 0 volts- alternative pathway for current if live wire is loose (in order to not shock us)
Neutral wire- blue - 0 volts, carries current out of socket
Thanks so much
Nice re-use of the LHS rule hand drawings. Great video! Really appreciate it! These videos are single-handedly saving my exams
Glad you like them Araf 😊
Notes on Wires in Plugs and Cables
Electricity Supply:
Source: National Grid.
Type: Alternating Current (AC).
Voltage: 230 volts.
Frequency: 50 Hz.
Three Core Cable:
Contains three wires: live, neutral, and earth.
Wire Colors and Functions:
Live Wire (Brown): Provides 230V from the main supply.
Neutral Wire (Blue): Completes the circuit, carrying away current (0V).
Earth Wire (Green/Yellow Striped): Safety wire (0V), prevents appliance casing from becoming live.
Safety Considerations:
Touching live wire can cause electric shock due to potential difference. Avoid touching plug sockets, even if switched off, as the live wire may still have voltage.
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Why does the neutral wire have 0V when there is still a current flowing through it?
Actually it takes V to start the current flow, but once the current is flowing, no V is needed for current to continue flowing.
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So the three core cable is located inside the plug?
And if i said the connection of an appliance to the main supply requires a three core cable, is that correct?
Yup! :)
Very informative👌
I re-wired my hedge strimmer plug. It didn't have an earth wire but did have a fuse.
On your video on alternating current and direct current the alternating current from the mains supply is 240 volts but in this video you said it was 230 volts so which one is correct?
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Great video.
extremely useful
So a current flows from where there's a high voltage to low voltage?
yeah u r correct my g.
One thing I would say to improve the video is the mentioning of the fuse and the purpose of it. So as you discuss the earth wire and how it provides an alternative option for current to flow , the 0V of the earth wire causes a large current and therefore heating which melts the fuse and breaks the circuit
Good Video anyways!
That’s a great a point cheers, would have been good! We cover fuses in a different video though - th-cam.com/video/S8lB2kxT1n0/w-d-xo.html
@@Cognitoedu Oh I didn't see that thanks!
Wouldnt the current when it reverses direction. It moves from the neutral to the live wire is that correct
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But what if that happens with the earth wire too :/
Actually most items only have two wires in the BS-1363 plug. Earthing only occurs with things like kettles, electric heaters and other items without double-insulation.
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This may sound like a dumb question, but i was wondering if touching the neutral wire is dangerous as it has 0 volts?
It would probably be safe but don't try it. At least I wouldn't
"neutral"
y is the alternating current 240 volts in the last vid and 230 volts in this vid??? which one is it??
Hey - go with 230V for all your exams! :)
Thank you
okay so in science in lesson for chemistry we wired plugs and we learn about fuses and got told that if it didn't work the fuse blew up and stopped it working and that has happened to my hair dryer before but i turned it off again and turned it back on and it was as good as new and is the earth wire dangerous even if it has 0 volts going through it or is completely safe?anyone answer
anyone answer asap please
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I’m not Arthur
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my teacher said to watch it i dont understanc a word
y not its very simple topic..
Read the textbook :)
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