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why is a live wire dangerous even when the switch is turned off

by Dr. Dariana Upton I Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Since the live wire is connected, then you on the other hand connects/touched something inside, you completed the circuit, with a potential difference. Having a potential difference means current will flow to the circuit. This is an illustration of a very simple circuit, but if done wrong, can cause casualties to others.

If the switch or fuse is placed in the neutral wire, the electrical appliance is still connected to the high voltage live wire even when the switch is open, or the fuse is blown. This could cause the user to get an electric shock if they touched the inside of the appliance.

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What happens when a live wire is connected to a circuit?

Since the live wire is connected, then you on the other hand connects/touched something inside, you completed the circuit, with a potential difference. Having a potential difference means current will flow to the circuit.

What happens when the switch is off on an appliance?

The switch is off, thus the appliance will not work. Now, you wanted to work on something inside the appliance, and since the switch is off (circuit on the left, the switch is on the neutral line), you think it is safe. You work on it and got an awesome surprise: you got electric shock!

What is the potential difference between live and neutral wire?

Take note that the live wire has a high potential, and the neutral wire has zero potential. Since the live wire is connected, then you on the other hand connects/touched something inside, you completed the circuit, with a potential difference. Having a potential difference means current will flow to the circuit.

How do you know if a switch is on neutral?

Consider the load to be one of your appliance. The switch is off, thus the appliance will not work. Now, you wanted to work on something inside the appliance, and since the switch is off (circuit on the left, the switch is on the neutral line), you think it is safe.

Are wires still live if switch is off?

Even with the switch off, there are live wires at the light. You should be just fine with the light switch turned off.

How dangerous is a live wire?

If you touch a live wire in your home, you could just be on the receiving end of an unpleasant tingling sensation and a momentarily quickened heart rate. However, if you are not so lucky, you could be on the end of severe electrical burns and potentially cardiac arrest as your heart stops.

What happens if you leave live wires exposed?

However, your electrical wires can become dangerous over time if you don't take necessary safety precautions. Live wires transmit electrical current which, when exposed, can even cause electric shocks or fires.

Why do live wires connect to switches?

1 Answer. The switch should always be connected to the live wire, so that when it is 'off' no current flow through the appliance as the circuit is open. If the switch is connected to the neutral wire, then even in the 'off' position the appliance remains connected to high potential through the live wire.

Why do birds not get electrocuted on power lines?

When a bird is perched on a single wire, its two feet are at the same electrical potential, so the electrons in the wires have no motivation to travel through the bird's body. No moving electrons means no electric current. Our bird is safe, for the moment anyway…

Can a live wire cause a fire?

When the wiring deteriorates, it leaves bits of live wire exposed. As many of us know, exposed wire creates a fire hazard. An aging system with worn-out insulation that leaves wires exposed is vulnerable to power surges, overheating, shorting out and encountering other elements in the wall that can cause a fire.

Can I use electrical tape to cover exposed wire?

Don't use Electrical Tape to Seal up Loose Wire Ends Although it may be tempting to keep wrapping new tape around any exposed wires, don't let the damage get too out of hand. This means anything past a minor abrasion or cut.

Can you use electrical tape to cap off wires?

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Why switch should not be connected to neutral wire?

Solution. In case of excessive current, it is dangerous to connect the switch in the neutral wire. Even if the fuse blows off due to excessive current and the current in the circuit would no longer be conducted, the appliance will still remain connected to the live wire of a very high potential.

Does neutral wire have power?

To summarize: the hot wire carries electricity from the power supply and takes it to the load (lightbulb). Neutral wires take the used electricity from the load and bring it back to the power supply.

What happens when switch is connected to neutral wire?

If the switches are connected to neutral wire, no current will flow through the appliance and hence it will not operate.

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