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Mains wiring: live, neutral and earth
PH11-07
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.2.3.2 | Mains electricity |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 10.37 | Explain the difference in function between the live and the neutral mains input wires |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 10.38 | Explain the function of an earth wire and of fuses or circuit breakers in ensuring safety |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 10.39 | Explain why switches and fuses should be connected in the live wire of a domestic circuit |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 10.40 | Recall the potential differences between the live, neutral and earth mains wires |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 10.41 | Explain the dangers of providing any connection between the live wire and earth |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P8.2i | Recall the differences in function between the live, neutral and earth mains wires, and the potential differences between these wires |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P8.2j | Explain that a live wire may be dangerous even when a switch in a mains circuit is open, and explain the dangers of providing any connection between the live wire and earth |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches mains wiring: live, neutral and earth. It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.