Physics GCSE
live neutral earth
What live neutral earth means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of live neutral earth
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The three cores of a mains cable; live and neutral carry the working current, and the earth core is a safety connection to the metal case.
Topics that use live neutral earth
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- conductors and insulators
- double insulation
- earth wire
- equal current
- fault current
- live to earth connection
- low resistance path
- metal case
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