MCQ
Which colour is used for earth wire?
  • A
    Green
  • B
    Yellow
  • C
    Both of these
  • D
    None of these

Answer

  1. Both of these

Explanation:

The green one as well yellow color is used as Earth's wire. This is because the green and yellow type wires are for grounding purposes or we can say earthen purposes. Green colored wires are used in an electric circuit for grounding.

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