Electric wires are one of the most used components in the electrical and electronics domain. Wires are present all around us, and they power up almost everything in one way or the other. Electric wires can be used to make electrical connections between devices, in cables that are used to send information or for charging purposes, in internal machinery connections, and more. Many conducting materials are used to make wires such as copper, aluminium, steel, nickel alloys and more. Generally, we use the twisted red-black wires. In DC, the positive pole is mostly connected to the red wire and the negative pole with black wire. It’s not compulsory to do so, but it is nice to follow the standard conventions.
How to use
Connect the ends of wires to components/wires. Twist or solder them as required, and ensure that nothing carrying high voltage should be open. If there is anything with high voltage, it should be adequately insulated. Once the connections are made, ensure they’re strong enough, and yay, you’re done!
Some example tasks that students can try out in the ATL Lab
Making a series bulb connection ( )
YouTube video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iErNYdtKI
Important Links for more details: (types, components, features, tutorials)
Understanding Wires –
Youtube Video
Safety Tips and Precautions
1. Don’t touch the open part of the wire if it’s connected to some sort of power supply.
2. Always insulate open wires properly
