The earth wire functions as a safety measure, specially for those appliances that have a metallic body e.g., electric press, toaster, table fan, refrigerator, room cooler etc. The metallic body of the appliance is connected to the earth wire, which provides a low resistance conducting path for electRead more
The earth wire functions as a safety measure, specially for those appliances that have a metallic body e.g., electric press, toaster, table fan, refrigerator, room cooler etc. The metallic body of the appliance is connected to the earth wire, which provides a low resistance conducting path for electric current. It ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of an appliance keeps its potential same as of earth. As a result, the user would not get a severe electric shock, even if he touches the body of appliance.
What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?
The earth wire functions as a safety measure, specially for those appliances that have a metallic body e.g., electric press, toaster, table fan, refrigerator, room cooler etc. The metallic body of the appliance is connected to the earth wire, which provides a low resistance conducting path for electRead more
The earth wire functions as a safety measure, specially for those appliances that have a metallic body e.g., electric press, toaster, table fan, refrigerator, room cooler etc. The metallic body of the appliance is connected to the earth wire, which provides a low resistance conducting path for electric current. It ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of an appliance keeps its potential same as of earth. As a result, the user would not get a severe electric shock, even if he touches the body of appliance.
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Some sources of direct current are a cell a battery and a D.C. generator.
Some sources of direct current are a cell a battery and a D.C. generator.
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