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Why the earth pin of a power socket is bigger and thicker?

 The following factors account for the bigger and wider size of the earth pins in any socket 


You should connect your device to earth before the phase when connecting to any power source so that any accumulated charges can be neutralised for a surge-proof connection.



Similar to this, after finishing your task, you should receive neutralised pins after disconnecting the power.

Making it thicker is necessary because thinner wires and resistors have lower resistance, which gives charges the quickest path to neutralisation.


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