Question

Name the three wires used to carry electricity from one place to another. Explain.

Answer 1

1. The three wires used to carry electricity from one place to another are:

• Live wire (L)
• Neutral wire (N)
• Earth wire (E)

2. Live wire (L): The live wire has an insulation that is red in color, it carries high voltage and brings in the current.

3. Neutral wire (N): The insulation of the neutral wire is black in color and provides a return path for the current to flow in. It has zero potential.

4. Earth wire (E): The insulation of the earth wire is green in color. It has no charge.

5. Hence, the three wires are Live, Neutral, and Earth.