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Electricity is delivered to homes through Transformers. The center of the transformer output winding is connected to ground. This center tap is then connected to the home power panel as the neutral lead. The voltage between the grounded neutral and either of the "hot" legs is half the voltage between the legs. In the US and Canada, the full voltage between the legs is 240V and between either leg and neutral is 120V.

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