PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Problem
In a room circuit, the live and neutral wires normally supply 220 V to several appliances connected in parallel. If the neutral wire accidentally breaks while the live wire remains intact, explain:
(i) what happens to the potential difference across the appliances,
(ii) why touching the metal case of an unearthed appliance can now be dangerous.