Question 5 - Past Year - 1 Mark Questions - Chapter 13 Class 10 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Last updated at July 19, 2026 by

Mention the colour convention for live, neutral and earth wires.

 

Answer:

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Live Wire

Neutral Wire

Earth Wire

Live wire is connected directly to the generators of the power station

Neutral wire returns the electricity to the generators by completing the circuit

Earth wire doesn't carry electricity, it is used to prevent people from getting electric shocks 
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