An electrician explains that proper identification of conductors inside a house is…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Problem
An electrician explains that proper identification of conductors inside a house is essential for safety. Read the statements below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Explain why the potential of the neutral wire is taken to be nearly zero volt with respect to the earth.
(ii) If at the main distribution board the live and neutral wires are accidentally interchanged, describe any two possible dangers that may arise when operating electrical appliances.
(iii) Justify why the fuse is always connected in the live wire and not in the neutral wire.