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Which wire is not present in a 2 pin plug?
In a 2-pin plug, the wire that is not present is the grounding wire. This type of plug only has two prongs for the live and neutral wires, unlike a 3-pin plug that includes a grounding wire for added safety.
In electrical terms what does 2p3w refer to?
2 pole, 3 wire.
When at a 2 pole light switch and the wire colors shown are black white and green which is the hot wire and which is the common?
the black wire is the hot wire
On a 3 wire plug is the wider blade hot or neutral?
On a 3 wire plug (NEMA 5 configuration, 125v 2 pole 3 wire grounding) the narrow blade is the "hot" lead, the wide blade is the neutral lead, and the U shaped prong is the equipment grounding conductor (EGC). Most 2+G non-metallic-cables (NMC) are color coded for Black = "hot", White = neutral, and Bare = EGC
A guy wire is attached to an upright pole 6 meters above the ground. If the wire is anchored to the ground 4 meters from the base of the pole how long is the wire?
The guy wire, pole, and ground form a right triangle. Using the Pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2), where a = 4m and b = 6m, we can solve for the length of the guy wire (c). Thus, c = √(4^2 + 6^2) = √(16 + 36) = √52 meters, or approximately 7.2 meters long.
Where are the 2 hot 1 neutral and 1 grn placed on a 6-30 3 prong female plug?
In a 6-30 3 prong female plug, there are two hot wires, which are usually black or red, and these connect to the two hot terminals. The neutral wire, typically white, connects to the neutral terminal, and the green wire, which is the ground wire, connects to the ground terminal.
3 wire to 2 wire plug?
To convert a 3-wire plug to a 2-wire plug, you would typically remove the ground wire from the circuit. This is not recommended for safety reasons as the grounding wire serves to protect against electrical shocks. It is safer to use a 3-to-2 prong adapter if you need to plug a 3-wire device into a 2-wire outlet.
What is a 2 pole 3 wires plug?
A 2-pole 3-wire plug is an electrical connector that features two live (or phase) pins and a grounding pin, typically used in appliances requiring a safe ground connection. The two poles provide the necessary power supply, while the third wire ensures safety by grounding the device, preventing electrical shocks. This configuration is common in many regions for devices that require a higher level of safety and power, such as larger appliances.
Can a double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different circuits I have a 20 amp double pole breaker want 2 circuits running 14 gauge wire?
can a 20 amp double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different 120 v circuits using 14 - 2 wire
Why do I get Shocked by a spark plug wire?
1) because spark plugs work by getting a huge blast of electricity delivered to them through the wire 2) because the insulation of the wire isn't perfect, so part of that electricity can jump to you.
How long is a guy wire that reaches from the top of a 15-ft pole to a point on the ground 10 feet from the bottom of the pole?
The guy wire forms a right triangle with the pole and the ground. Using the Pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2), we can calculate the length of the guy wire. In this case, a = 10 ft, b = 15 ft, so the length of the guy wire (c) is √(10^2 + 15^2) = √(100 + 225) = √325 ≈ 18.03 ft.
How do you properly wire a 2 pole switch in a circuit?
To properly wire a 2 pole switch in a circuit, connect the hot wire to one terminal of the switch and the load wire to the other terminal. Make sure to connect the ground wire to the switch's grounding terminal for safety. This setup allows the switch to control two separate circuits simultaneously.
