Which wire in a three-pin plug is the earth wire?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The green and yellow wire
- Step 1: Colours are standard. Step 2. Earth is green and yellow. Answer: The green and yellow wire. Why not the others: Blue is neutral and brown is live.
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