what is the difference between earth and neutral?

Answer Posted / abhishek maji

In a single phase system very often three wires are provided: 1.LIVE,2.NEUTRAL,3.EARTH.In the single phase system we have to prove a return path for current otherwise no current will flow...and that is the typical job done by the neutral wire i.e. it serves as a return path...On the other hand earth is provided for the purpose of protection,whenever a fault occurs in the system huge fault current which is many times the rated current flows through the earth wire and in thus way protects the system...

Is This Answer Correct ?    9 Yes 0 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

what is the range of maximum DOL and SDS can be use for pump and fan application

639


Whata are the types of Cables?

1604


what is the voltage regulation for unity and zero power factor?

1766


What is lc oscillator?

727


how much leakage current is allowed in MC61A L&T make relay?

3135






Why are lt windings placed near the core?

657


it is possible to rotate the DG engine dc starter with wrong polarity connections? why?

1746


HOW WE CHOOSE EARTH'S POTENTIAL AS ZERO V?

1611


When a single pase capacitor run motor- run on 230vac and Case(1)run with 8 Mfd 250 vac.capacitor , Case( 2) run with 8 Mfd 400vac capacitor. What is difference between both case regarding power ,efficiency etc?

1658


what are the effects when a salient pole alternator is run at high speed like 3000 r.p.m?

1950


What facility we get after CT secondary earthing and how?

1728


The simple way of finding the leakage quantity and % in compressed air distribution system

1209


model question paper for supervisor trainee

1608


what is the profesional board for electrical engineer what is thepast and during construction for electrical engineering

1470


how we calculate electrical load on a building according to area?

2269