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What is the main propose of earthing an electrical appliance?

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Earthing means to connect the metal case of an electrical appliance to the earth (at zero potential) by means of a metal wire called earth wire. It is used as a safety measure. The main purpose of earthing an electrical appliance is to avoid the risk of an electric shock.

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Chapter 2: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current - Exercise 5 [Page 114]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Exercise 5 | Q 14 | Page 114

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