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	<onlyinclude>The '''neutral line''' refers to the part of the [[distribution ~~system~~]] that returns the power that left the transmission lines through a [[hot line]] or phase line to do [[work]] on an [[electrical load]]. Neutral lines are at zero potential relative to the [[ground]], meaning that ideally, they do not pose a [[shock hazard]] (but good safety practice is always a good idea).</onlyinclude><ref> J. Andrews, ''A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting'', 5th ed. Cengage Learning, 2009, pp.48-49</ref> This is because neutral lines are wires connected deep in the ground. That means that the neutral side of the [[outlet]] would carry most of the electric energy directly into the ground and very little current would go through a person touching the device. The neutral lines used in distribution systems terminate at a distinct slot in [[electrical outlet]]s (see figure 1).<ref>D. Lowe. ''Alternating Current in Electronics: Hot, Neutral, and Ground Wires'' [Online]. Available:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/alternating-current-in-electronics-hot-neutral-and.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>The '''neutral line''' refers to the part of the [[distribution grid]] that returns the power that left the transmission lines through a [[hot line]] or phase line to do [[work]] on an [[electrical load]]. Neutral lines are at zero potential relative to the [[ground]], meaning that ideally, they do not pose a [[shock hazard]] (but good safety practice is always a good idea).</onlyinclude><ref> J. Andrews, ''A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting'', 5th ed. Cengage Learning, 2009, pp.48-49</ref> This is because neutral lines are wires connected deep in the ground. That means that the neutral side of the [[outlet]] would carry most of the electric energy directly into the ground and very little current would go through a person touching the device. The neutral lines used in distribution systems terminate at a distinct slot in [[electrical outlet]]s (see figure 1).<ref>D. Lowe. ''Alternating Current in Electronics: Hot, Neutral, and Ground Wires'' [Online]. Available:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/alternating-current-in-electronics-hot-neutral-and.html</ref>

	For a more in depth discussion, including circuit diagrams please see [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_3/8.html All about circuits].		For a more in depth discussion, including circuit diagrams please see [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_3/8.html All about circuits].

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	<onlyinclude>The '''neutral line''' refers to the part of the [[distribution system]] that returns the power that left the transmission lines through a [[hot line]] or phase line to do [[work]] on an [[electrical load]]. Neutral lines are at zero potential relative to the [[ground]], meaning that ideally, they do not pose a [[shock hazard]] (but good safety practice is always a good idea).</onlyinclude><ref> J. Andrews, ''A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting'', 5th ed. Cengage Learning, 2009, pp.48-49</ref> This is because neutral lines are wires connected deep in the ground. That means that the neutral side of the [[outlet]] would carry most of the electric energy directly into the ground and very little current would go through a person touching the device. The neutral lines used in distribution systems terminate at a distinct slot in [[electrical outlet]]s (see figure 1).<ref>D. Lowe. ''Alternating Current in Electronics: Hot, Neutral, and Ground Wires'' [Online]. Available:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/alternating-current-in-electronics-hot-neutral-and.html</ref>		<onlyinclude>The '''neutral line''' refers to the part of the [[distribution system]] that returns the power that left the transmission lines through a [[hot line]] or phase line to do [[work]] on an [[electrical load]]. Neutral lines are at zero potential relative to the [[ground]], meaning that ideally, they do not pose a [[shock hazard]] (but good safety practice is always a good idea).</onlyinclude><ref> J. Andrews, ''A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting'', 5th ed. Cengage Learning, 2009, pp.48-49</ref> This is because neutral lines are wires connected deep in the ground. That means that the neutral side of the [[outlet]] would carry most of the electric energy directly into the ground and very little current would go through a person touching the device. The neutral lines used in distribution systems terminate at a distinct slot in [[electrical outlet]]s (see figure 1).<ref>D. Lowe. ''Alternating Current in Electronics: Hot, Neutral, and Ground Wires'' [Online]. Available:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/alternating-current-in-electronics-hot-neutral-and.html</ref>

	For a more in depth discussion, including circuit diagrams please see [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_3/8.html All about circuits].		For a more in depth discussion, including circuit diagrams please see [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_3/8.html All about circuits].

			==For Further Reading==
			*[[Electrical outlet]]
			*[[Distribution system]]
			*[[Electrical load]]
			*[[Ground]]
			*Or explore a [[Special:Random\|random page]]


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[[File:Three-pronged outlet.jpg|thumbnail|right|Figure 1. A labelled three-pronged outlet.<ref>This picture contributed by someone on the team.</ref>]]

<onlyinclude>The '''neutral line''' refers to the part of the [[distribution system]] that returns the power that left the transmission lines through a [[hot line]] or phase line to do [[work]] on an [[electrical load]]. Neutral lines are at zero potential relative to the [[ground]], meaning that ideally, they do not pose a [[shock hazard]] (but good safety practice is always a good idea).</onlyinclude><ref> J. Andrews, ''A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting'', 5th ed. Cengage Learning, 2009, pp.48-49</ref> This is because neutral lines are wires connected deep in the ground. That means that the neutral side of the [[outlet]] would carry most of the electric energy directly into the ground and very little current would go through a person touching the device. The neutral lines used in distribution systems terminate at a distinct slot in [[electrical outlet]]s (see figure 1).<ref>D. Lowe. ''Alternating Current in Electronics: Hot, Neutral, and Ground Wires'' [Online]. Available:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/alternating-current-in-electronics-hot-neutral-and.html</ref>

For a more in depth discussion, including circuit diagrams please see [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_3/8.html All about circuits].

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Uploaded]]