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What Purpose is Served by the Terminals of a Three Way Pin Plug?

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What purpose is served by the terminals of a three way pin plug?
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A three pin-plug has three terminals:
(i) Earth pin: It provides connection for earthing.
(ii) Neutral pin: It provides connection to the neutral wire.
(iii) live pin: It provides connection to the live wire.

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Chapter 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise 4.2 ii [Page 188]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise 4.2 ii | Q 21 | Page 188

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