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Question
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Options
Live wire has zero potential.
Fuse is connected in a neutral wire.
Potential of live and earth wire is always the same.
Earth wire is used to prevent electric shock.
Solution
Earth wire is used to prevent electric shock.
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