Live, neutral and ___ are the three wires in a plug.

**The reasoning** In electrical wiring, every plug has **three essential wires** for safety and proper function: 1. **Live wire** (brown) — carries current TO the appliance 2. **Neutral wire** (blue) — completes the circuit, carrying current AWAY 3. **Earth wire** (green/yellow stripes) — the safety wire that protects you The **earth wire** connects the metal casing of appliances to the ground. If there's a fault and the live wire touches the metal body, the earth wire provides a safe path for the dangerous current to flow into the ground instead of through YOUR body. This trips the fuse/circuit breaker and cuts off power immediately. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **Water, Gas, Steel** — These aren't electrical components. The question might confuse you if you're thinking about general utilities in a house (water pipes, gas lines) rather than focusing specifically on *electrical* safety systems. **Quick takeaway** Think **L-N-E**: Live brings power in, Neutral takes it out, Earth keeps you safe from shocks — it's your electrical bodyguard.