Why in a three pin plug the earth pin is thicker and longer
than the other pins?

Answer Posted / rakesh

The above answers for why it is thicker.
It is longer because the The First to make the connection
and Last to disconnnect should be earth Pin. This assures
Safety for the person who uses the elctrical instrument.

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