State True or False:

A wire with green insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply.

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B False
Livewire has red insulation cover, whereas the earth wire has green insulation colour in the domestic circuits. Earth wire insulates us from shock by transferring current into the earth.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

State whether following statements are True or False:

(a) An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

(b) An electric generator works on principle of electromagnetic induction

(d) A wire with a green insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply

State whether the following statements are true or false :

(a) A wire with a green insulation is usually the live wire.

(b) A miniature circuit bearker (MCB) works on the heating effect of current.

A wire with a ____insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program