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An open circuit occurs when there is a break in the electrical path, cutting off the flow of current. When a hot wire touches ground, it can create a short circuit where current flows directly to ground instead of through the intended circuit, leading to potential danger and damage to the equipment.
In electrical wiring, the live or "hot" wire is typically brown or red, the neutral wire is typically blue or black, and the ground wire is yellow or green. So, in this case, the brown wire is likely the hot wire, the blue wire is the neutral wire, and the yellow green wire is the ground wire.
No. A ground wire is a non-current carrying conductor and cannot be used for hot or neutral.
You have a 3 way switch. Your black wire is the hot wire. Your green wire is the ground wire. Your red and white wires go to the light and other switch. You should have gotten a wiring diagram with your switch.
In standard residential wiring, the black wire is typically the hot wire, regardless of whether it is striped or solid. The white wire is the neutral wire, and the green or bare wire is the ground wire. It is important to consult a professional electrician or local electrical codes for specific wiring configurations.