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AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — Electricity
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Identify the live (brown), neutral (blue), and earth (green/yellow) wires in a three-core cable.
Explain the function of the live, neutral, and earth wires and their potential differences relative to earth.
Explain the dangers of a live wire even when a switch is open and the hazards of connecting live to earth.
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