What is the difference between live and neutral wire?

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Difference between live and neutral wire:
LIve wire Neutral wire
1. It carries the electric current supplied by the source to the electric appliances. 1.It completes the circuit by returning the electricity to the source after it has passed through the appliance..
2. It is given insulation with red or brown in colour. 2. It is identified as blue or black in colour.
3. The live wire is connected directly to the generators of the current supply. 3. It is usually at zero volts.

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LIve wire	Neutral wire
1. It carries the electric current supplied by the source to the electric appliances.	1.It completes the circuit by returning the electricity to the source after it has passed through the appliance..
2. It is given insulation with red or brown in colour.	2. It is identified as blue or black in colour.
3. The live wire is connected directly to the generators of the current supply.	3. It is usually at zero volts.