Practice - Colour Coding in Wiring
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Practice Questions
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What is the colour of the live wire?
💡 Hint: Think about the wire that carries power to your devices.
What does the earth wire do?
💡 Hint: Consider why an electric shock must be avoided.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What colour is the live wire?
💡 Hint: It's the wire that brings power to the appliance.
True or False: The neutral wire is usually red.
💡 Hint: Look at the colour coding we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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You are an electrician wiring a new house. You notice the live and neutral wires are connected incorrectly. Describe the potential risks involved and how to rectify the issue.
💡 Hint: What happens if you touch an incorrectly wired appliance?
If a household circuit uses a green wire where a black or blue should be, what could be the consequences, and how can you avoid them?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of safety measures in wiring.
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