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Live wire danger

GCSE · Physics · AQA · P2.6 — Mains electricity: ac vs dc; UK mains is 230 V, 50 Hz ac; live, neutral and earth wires in a three-core cable

Question

Why is a live wire still dangerous when an appliance is switched off at the wall?

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