Name the colour code of the wire which is connected to (i) metallic body of an appliance, (ii) switch for the appliance.

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According to new international convention

(i) Metallic body of an appliance is connected to Earth wire which is yellow or green in colour.

(ii) Switch for the appliance is connected to Live wire which is brown in colour.

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