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  1. hot - this is the short slot - connected to the black wire
  2. neutral - this is the long slot (15A) or T shaped slot (20A) - connected to the white wire
  3. safety ground - this is the round or U shaped slot - connected to the green wire (sometimes this is a bare wire)
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Q: What are the names of the three slots in an electrical outlet?
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