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Question
In a ‘three pin plug’, why is the earth pin made longer and thicker than the other pins?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
The earth pin is longer so that the earth connection is made first and broken last. It is thicker to provide a firm, low-resistance earth connection and to prevent insertion into the live or neutral socket openings.
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