Explain the Need for earthing an appliance. slightly lengthy answer needed
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This conductor is usually a wire that is buried in the earth or connected to a metal rod that is driven into the ground. Now, why is earthing necessary? There are several reasons why earthing an appliance is important: Show more…
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