Combined Science GCSE
colour code
What colour code means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of colour code
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Reference: AQA
A safety code that lets anyone wiring a plug or inspecting a cable connect the correct conductor to the correct terminal.
Topics that use colour code
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- double insulation
- Earth wire
- Electrical safety
- Function and placement of switches
- fuse
- Fuses and circuit breakers
- Insulation
- Isolation from the supply
Using colour code in the exam
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