Which statement about the earth wire during a fault is correct?
It carries a current only while the appliance is switched off
It carries the same current as the live wire carries at all times
It stays at 0 V because no current is ever able to flow in it
It gives the current a low resistance path to flow to earth
40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 2.3 Domestic uses and safety, covering 2.3.1 Direct and alternating potential difference and 2.3.2 Mains electricity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.