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How does earthing protect a user from electric shocks?

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How does earthing protect a user from electric shocks?

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Earthing connects the appliance’s metal case to the ground through a low-resistance path. If a fault makes the case live, a large current flows to earth and blows the fuse, disconnecting the supply and protecting the user.

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Chapter 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Frequently Asked Questions in Board Examination [Page 283]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Frequently Asked Questions in Board Examination | Q 14. (b) | Page 283
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