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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.

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Why you get an electric shock if you touch live and neutral wire?

When you touch both the live and neutral wires, a difference in electric potential exists, creating a circuit through your body. This allows current to flow, resulting in an electric shock. The human body is a conductor of electricity, and the shock can disrupt normal electrical signals in the body, potentially causing injury or even death.


Why cant you have both hands in a breaker box?

When you are working around live electricity you need to complete a circuit to get shocked. If you just put one hand in box it reduces the likelihood that you will inadvertently touch a hot with one hand and a ground or neutral with the other.


How many protons does neutral magnesium have?

Magnesium always has 12 protons (both in neutral form and in ion form).


Is water and food coloring an acid base or neutral?

Water and food coloring are neutral in terms of acidity or basicity. Both substances do not have any acidic or basic characteristics.


Can groundwire be together with neutral wire at the dyer?

Ground and neutral should only be connected at the main electric panel to prevent parallel neutral currents. If it is a new installation, you must provide four wires (two hots, 1 neutral, & 1 ground) and connect to the four separate (appropriate) places on the dryer. If it is an existing installation and it only has three wires (two hots and a neutral) connect the neutral to both the neutral and ground connection of the dryer (the National Electrical Code allows this exception for older homes). Call a qualified electrician to do any electrical work.

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When birds sits on a cable it gets shocked by a current?

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