When the white grounded circuit conductor is connected to the silver screw on a receptacle and the "hot" ungrounded conductor is connected to the brass screw on the receptacle, you have proper receptacle __________.
A) troubleshooting
B) grounding
C) polarity
D) timing

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This is describing the proper way to connect the electrical wires to a receptacle in order to ensure the correct polarity. The white wire is the grounded conductor, also known as the neutral wire, and should be connected to the silver screw. The "hot" wire, which is ungrounded and carries the electrical current, should be connected to the brass screw. This ensures that the current flows in the intended direction and that the device being powered by the receptacle functions properly.

When the White Grounded Circuit Conductor Is Connected to the Silver