Question

$\text{Assertion (A)}:$ The neutral wire is used to direct any leaking charges into the Earth.

$\text{Reason (R)}:$ Fuses are always connected in series with the live wire.

Which of the following is correct?

• A. Both $\text{A}$ and $\text{R}$ are true and $\text{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\text{A}$.
• B. Both $\text{A}$ and $\text{R}$ are true and $\text{R}$ is not the correct explanation of $\text{A}$.
• C. $\text{A}$ is true, but $\text{R}$ is false.
• D. $\text{A}$ is false, but $\text{R}$ is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\text{A}$ is false, but $\text{R}$ is true.

The $\text{Reason (R)}$ is correct, but the $\text{Assertion (A)}$ is not.

• Not the neutral wire, but the earth wire is used to transfer any leaked electric charges into the ground using the earthing rod or earthing electrode.


• A safety fuse is always connected in series with the live wire, because if the electric current exceeds the limit, the live wire should be disconnected from the mains by the melting of the fuse.