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: '''Electrical plugs''' in the [[UK]] connect three [[wire]]s, [[Earth Wire|earth]], [[Live Wire|live]] and [[Neutral Wire|neutral]] to the pins. | : '''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]]. | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A picture of an '''electrical plug''' with the cover taken off. | ||
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Revision as of 17:36, 2 March 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. |