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Question 40
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The figure shows part of a lighting circuit in a house. The switch has been fitted in the neutral wire instead of in the live wire.

Figure: Part of a lighting circuit in which the switch is fitted in the neutral wire

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a.

Explain why the lamp does not light when the switch is open.

[1]
b.

The switch is open. A person unscrews the lamp and touches the metal part of the lamp holder.

Explain why this is dangerous.

[3]
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