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Coloured SEM of 3-core electric cable
Electric flex. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a domestic 13 amp 3 core electrical flex. Within the flex are three insulated wires; live, neutral and earth. Each wire is connected to the appropriate pin of a British 3-pin plug. The 3-pin plug is used in the U.K. to connect domestic appliances and tools to the national 240 volt alternating current supply. The earth wire is an electrical connection between the appliance and the ground. In the event of a fault in the appliance the current flows to earth causing no harm to the user. The colours of the insulation around the wires in this image do not correspond to those found in an actual electrical flex. Magnification: x12 at 6x7cm size. x30 at 8x6ins, x16 at 10x7cm master size
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This print showcases a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a 3-core electric cable, commonly known as an electric flex. The intricate details captured in this image reveal the inner workings of a domestic 13 amp electrical flex used in the United Kingdom. Within the flex, three insulated wires can be observed: live, neutral, and earth. Each wire is precisely connected to its corresponding pin on a British 3-pin plug. This type of plug is widely utilized across the UK to connect various household appliances and tools to the national power supply delivering 240 volts of alternating current. The earth wire plays a crucial role in ensuring safety by establishing an electrical connection between the appliance and the ground. In case of any faults or malfunctions within the appliance, any current flow will be directed towards earth instead of harming the user. It's important to note that while this SEM image displays vibrant colors representing different insulation around each wire, these colors may not correspond exactly to those found in actual electrical flexes. With magnification levels ranging from x12 at 6x7cm size to x30 at 8x6ins and x16 at 10x7cm master size, this photograph offers viewers an up-close look into one aspect of our modern world where engineering meets electricity.
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