Differentiate between Live wire and Neutral wire.

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Solution

Live wire- It carries the electric current supplied by the source to the electric appliances
Neutral Wire- It completes the circuit by returning the electricity to the source after it has passed through the appliance.
Live wire
Neutral Wire
It carries the electric current supplied by the source to the electric appliances. It completes the circuit by returning the electricity to the source after it has passed through the appliance.
It is given an insulation red or brown in color. It is identified as blue or black in color.
The live wire is connected directly to the generators of the current supply. The main switch is connected to the live wires and neutral wires.
It always carries electric current from the supply(transformer) to the appliance. It is usually at zero volts.

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Live wire	Neutral Wire
It carries the electric current supplied by the source to the electric appliances.	It completes the circuit by returning the electricity to the source after it has passed through the appliance.
It is given an insulation red or brown in color.	It is identified as blue or black in color.
The live wire is connected directly to the generators of the current supply.	The main switch is connected to the live wires and neutral wires.
It always carries electric current from the supply(transformer) to the appliance.	It is usually at zero volts.