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Why should switches always be connected to the live wire?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Live Wire and Neutral Wire:** - In an electrical circuit, the live wire carries the current from the power source to the appliance, while the neutral wire completes the circuit by returning the current back to the power source. **Hint:** Remember that the live wire is the one that is energized and carries voltage. 2. **Function of a Switch:** ...
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