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| − | : An '''electrical plug''' in the | + | : An '''electrical plug''' in the UK has three [[brass]] pins which fit into an [[Electrical Socket|electrical socket]]. |
| − | : '''Electrical plugs''' in the | + | : '''Electrical plugs''' in the UK connect three [[wire]]s, [[Earth Wire|earth]], [[Live Wire|live]] and [[Neutral Wire|neutral]] to the pins. |
: In an '''electrical plug''' the [[Live Wire|live wire]] is connected to a [[Electrical Fuse|fuse]]. | : In an '''electrical plug''' the [[Live Wire|live wire]] is connected to a [[Electrical Fuse|fuse]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:40, 8 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An electrical plug is attached to an appliance to connect it to mains electricity supply.
About Electrical Plugs
- An electrical plug in the UK has three brass pins which fit into an electrical socket.
- Electrical plugs in the UK connect three wires, earth, live and neutral to the pins.
- In an electrical plug the live wire is connected to a fuse.
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| A picture of an electrical plug with the cover taken off. | A labelled diagram of an electrical plug. |