In a household circuit, it is the wire that is used to supply power from the generating station.

neutral

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live

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Solution

The correct option is C live
Three types of wires are used for power transmission. To send power from the station to a household, the live wire is used. The neutral wire is used as the path for the electricty to return through.

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