why the earth pin in a 3-pin socket is longer and thickest?

Answer Posted / manju

thicker pin is connected through earth,as v know that as the area of connection (conductor)increses the resistance decrease
R=$L/A. incase of earth fault, current easily flow to earth through thicker earth pin. tis will protect human from shock.

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