Understanding the British Plug Design

What is the primary safety feature of the British plug that prevents children from inserting objects into the holes?

• The plug is made of non-conductive material.

• The holes are too small for any object.

• There are shutters over the live and neutral holes.

• The plug is too heavy for children to lift.

What must be inserted first to open the shutters on a British plug?

• The fuse

• The earth pin

• The neutral pin

• The live pin

What is the purpose of the insulation on the live and neutral pins of a British plug?

• To make the plug more durable

• To prevent accidental contact with live electricity

• To prevent the plug from overheating

• To ensure the plug fits tightly in the socket

What was a common requirement for electrical appliances in Britain before 1992?

• They had a built-in fuse.

• They came with a pre-wired plug.

• They were sold with a bare wire end.

• They required a special adapter.

Why was a fuse included in every British plug post-World War II?

• To make the plug more compact

• Due to a copper shortage

• To improve the plug's appearance

• To reduce manufacturing costs

What color is the live wire in a British plug?

• Blue

• Green and yellow

• Brown

• Red

What is the function of the earth wire in a British plug?

• To provide power to the appliance

• To act as a backup power source

• To safely ground electricity in case of a fault

• To improve the plug's efficiency

What is the clever design feature of the British plug related to wire slack?

• The live wire is the first to disconnect in case of a tug.

• The earth wire is the first to disconnect in case of a tug.

• All wires disconnect simultaneously in case of a tug.

• The neutral wire is the first to disconnect in case of a tug.

What is a common downside of the British plug when it falls on the ground?

• It becomes difficult to unplug.

• It often lands with the points facing upwards.

• It can cause a short circuit.

• It can easily break.

What humorous reason is given for remembering the color of the live wire?

• It's the color of the sun.

• It's the color your trousers will go if you hit yourself with it.

• It's the color of grass.

• It's the color of the sky.