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An appliance technician is investigating the wiring of an electrical device designed for connection to a standard UK mains supply. They measure the potential differences across three incoming lines, PPP, QQQ, and RRR, which correspond to the live, neutral, and earth connections (not necessarily in that order).

The setup and measurements are shown in the diagram below:

Wiring schematic showing three lines P, Q, R with voltmeters V1 and V2

Under normal operating conditions, the wire connected to line R R\,R carries no current and is designed solely as a path to ground for safety.

Which option correctly identifies lines PPP, QQQ, and RRR?

Line PPP: Live; Line QQQ: Neutral; Line RRR: Earth

Line PPP: Live; Line QQQ: Earth; Line RRR: Neutral

Line PPP: Neutral; Line QQQ: Live; Line RRR: Earth

Line PPP: Earth; Line QQQ: Live; Line RRR: Neutral

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