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If one of the two wires connected to an electric bulb is called 'Live wire', then what is the other one called?

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Neutral wire

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Fuse wire

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Bulb wire

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Flow wire

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Solution

The correct option is A Neutral wire
The two electrical supply wires that are connected to the two terminals of an electric bulb are called 'Live' and 'Neutral' wires.

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