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Which two of the three wires of a household circuit are at the same potential ?

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To determine which two of the three wires in a household circuit are at the same potential, we need to understand the function of each wire. 1. **Identify the three wires in a household circuit:** - The three wires typically found in a household circuit are: - **Live wire (or phase wire)**: This wire carries the current to the load and is at a high potential. - **Neutral wire**: This wire completes the circuit by carrying current away from the load and is typically at a potential close to zero. - **Earth wire (or ground wire)**: This wire is a safety feature that prevents electric shock by providing a path for fault current to flow to the ground. ...
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