Question

Why is switch placed in a live wire?

Answer 1

Reason for the switch to be placed in a live wire:

1. There will be no electricity flow when the circuit switch is off, such a circuit is called an open circuit.
2. When any user tries to touch the appliance while the circuit is open, they will get a shock which may be dangerous.
3. To prevent situations like this the switch is placed in the live wire.
4. Therefore the switch should always be placed in a live wire.