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Why you get an electric shock if you touch live and neutral wire?
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Because there is a potential difference between the live and neutral wires.
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If you touch both neutral and live wire together do you get shocked?
The neutral is supposed to be grounded on all installations, single phase and three phase, according to the electrical code so no you will not get a shock if you touch the neutral wire. If the neutral wire is not grounded you might in some circumstances get a little tickle of voltage.
What does risk of electric shock mean?
when high voltage electricity is live
Why netral wire doesn't give electric shock?
Because it conducts electricity only when it is connected to a "live' wire.
Will the earth leakage relay protect me if i hold the bare neutral wire and then touch the bare live wire?
It definitely will NOT protect you because the ELR will not trip for a current going up the live and coming back down the neutral.
How does double insulation protect users from electric shock?
Double insulation is a safety feature in electrical appliances where an extra layer of insulation is provided between the conductive parts and the exterior surface. This prevents direct contact between the user and any conductive parts that may become live due to a fault. If a fault occurs and the live parts touch the conductive parts, the double insulation ensures that the user is protected from electric shock by preventing the flow of electricity to the exterior surface of the appliance.
Will you get an electric shock if you touch a live electric wire or live bulb holder of a flying aeroplane?
Yes but only if you are in contact with the hull of the hull of the aeroplane. i.e. earthed.
How many volts does electricity in your house carry which can cause you electric shock or even death if you touch the live wires?
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Why birds donn't get electrical shock?
Living things get a shock when an electric current flows through it. When the bird sits on a live wire, the circuit is incomplete and there no potential difference is set up across it's body. Now, if the bird happens to touch the neutral wire and live wise simultaneously, for example while trying to fly between the power lines, then sure it will get a shock and will be dead.
What are the safety measures against electric shock?
· Never touch the live electrical wires · Never touch electrical plugs with wet hands · Use dry or rubber soled Sholes while repairing the electrical works · Never touch the live and naked wires
If you touch both neutral and live wire together do you get shocked?
The neutral is supposed to be grounded on all installations, single phase and three phase, according to the electrical code so no you will not get a shock if you touch the neutral wire. If the neutral wire is not grounded you might in some circumstances get a little tickle of voltage.
Why doesn't the electric current in an electric cooktop burner cause a shock hazard?
The actual resistance heating element is inside the burner (which is actually a hollow tube), and is insulated from it. The part you can see and touch is not electrically connected and is not live.
What does risk of electric shock mean?
when high voltage electricity is live
What colour code for 3 pin plug in NZ?
The live wire is brown in coulor while the earth wireis green and yellow in color and neutral wire is blue in colour. Uses of these three wire: Live wire:It's connected with fuse.It carries a voltage which drives electric current through the electrical appliances. Earth wire:It is a safety device and protect us from electric shock. Neutral wire:It offers a return path by electric current.
When use a 3-pin mains plug what is the biggest pin for?
On a UK three pin plug the two smaller prongs are Live (brown) and Neutral (blue). The Larger pin is for the Earth wire. This can prevent you getting an electric shock
What is the purpose of a live wire?
it gives you an electric shock
Why netral wire doesn't give electric shock?
Because it conducts electricity only when it is connected to a "live' wire.
Why should you not connect any electrical switch to the neutral instead of the phase?
IF Neutral is connected to the Switch then Live still exists on the socket even if the Switch is OFF.In such a situation a person can get a shock as Live can form a circuit thru the body to Ground.
