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प्रश्न
Name the markings of a three-pin plug. Give the colour codes of the connecting leads.
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उत्तर
The three pins of a three-pin plug are:
(i) Live pin
(ii) Neutral pin
(iii) Earth pin.
The colour of the corresponding connecting leads are
(i) Live pin—Brown (or Red),
(ii) Neutral pin—Blue (or Black),
(iii) Earth pin—yellow (or Green).
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