Answer / xyz

actually thickness is just for distinguishing it from
others and it is more in length than other pins as to
connect earth first to circuits.

Answer / mandeepsingh987

Hi..
Actually you are all right, Earth Pin is Thicker as well as
the longest of all among them.
Its the longest because of the reason that every time you
put the plug in the wall mount, if there is current leakage
then it would firstly be earthened and thus saving your life.

Regards,
Mandeep

Answer / bala

Actually the earthpin size is high and thickness is also large to pass more leakage currrent and not for load current.Load current normally returns via neutral.and one more thing is earth is taken care for high current rating devices whose current rating is above 5A.

Answer / thavam

any shot-circuit condition and current leakage for provide
in human and electrical equipment. this purpose provided
earth pin is thicker than other pins

Answer / avnish

you are absolutely correct that it is for redusing the
resistance so that current can pass,As we all know that
current follows min. resistance path. As far your next
question if we keep earth wire thick as pin of socket than
it will be very costly comparision to previous one .So as
this will considered as cost point of view....thanx

how hazordious area is classified at an oil & gas plant and categorise suitable class of electric equipment in that area like induction motors, LCS, Lighting Fixtures Fluerescent/Flood lights Mercury& sodium lights, J.Bs, Power Cables etc

2 Answers  

---

Weather power factor correction needed for synchronous motors?

1 Answers  

---

Dir sir we have 750 kva Caterpillar dg set we are fas on different problem we start dg set ofter 1 mint apply load around 500a dg was run one or 3 mint after 3 mints dg was shutdown automatic how to face tis problem

3 Answers  

---

how electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy in dc motor

3 Answers  

---

What is the difference between DOL starter and star delta starter

0 Answers  

---

---

how to calculate short ckt current of trafo. ex.3-ph 3MVA trfo. 11/440, impdence voltage=7.25%

1 Answers  

---

what is kvarh? Please difine it With calculation

3 Answers   GM General Motors,

---

What is the difference b/w chock and ballast?

2 Answers   Emami,

---

Why different types of connection in transformers are used? (star/star,star/delta,delta/star,delta/delta)Why we are only taking in consideration of star/delta type transformers? if only star/delta is good in practice where doses other type of transformers are used? Note: i want to know place of using different types of transformers other than Star/delta type with brief description.

1 Answers   Electrical Tech,

---

eddy current losses depends on?(a-max magnetic feild,b-avg magnetic feild,c-on frequency,d-on square of frequency)?

3 Answers   Ecil,

---

WHAT IS THE USE OF ANTIPUMPING CONTACTOR IN HT BREAKERS

8 Answers  

---

Differentiate between voltage and current feedback in amplifiers?

0 Answers  

---