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According to the NEW colour convention which colour of wire is connected to :
(a) the metal body of the appliance
(b) the switch of the appliance?
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(a) Earth wire is connected to the metal body of electrical appliances and according to new convention the colour of earth wire is green or yellow.
(b) Live wire is connected to the switch of an appliance and according to new convention the colour of live wire is brown.
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