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प्रश्न
State the purpose served by the terminals of a three pin plug.
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उत्तर
The earth pin, which is thicker and longer than the other two pins; first connects the appliances to the earth and ensures safety from an electric shock to the user. The live pin on the right and the neutral pin on the left connects the appliance to the live wire and the neutral wire of the circuit at the supply voltage.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify the following wires used in a household circuit: The wire is connected to the top terminal of a three pin socket.
The diagram in Fig. shows a three pin plug. Label the three pins.

- Why is the top pin thicker and longer than the other two?
- Why are the pins splitted at the ends?
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- To which wire joined to 2 or 3, is the fuse connected?
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