Explaining The Universe on Instagram: "A live wire is a cable that carries electric current from the power source to an appliance or circuit. It is also called the hot wire because it has a high voltage relative to the ground and can be dangerous if touched. In most electrical systems, the live wire works together with the neutral and ground wires to complete a circuit. The live wire delivers the current to a device, while the neutral wire returns it to the power source. The ground wire provides