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Which colours complete the stage-light cable check?

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A metal-cased stage light is connected to the UK mains by a three-core cable containing brown, blue and green-and-yellow insulated wires. Complete the technician’s check: the wire carrying the alternating potential difference from the supply is ____; the safety wire connected to the metal case is ____.

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4.2.3.2 Mains electricity

This challenge practises knowledge and exam skills from the official GCSE science curriculum. Use these sources to see the exact subject content and its wider Key Stage 4 context.

AQA specification 4.2.3.2 Mains electricity GOV.UK Key Stage 4 science programme

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