what is the difference between earth and neutral?

Answer Posted / w. vijay

Neutral:- It is return path conductor.
Earthing:-It is the connection of the conductor to the
general mass of the earth.

Neutral:- It provides return path to current to complete the
circuit.
Earthing:- It provides the path to short circuit/ fault current.

Neutral:- Advantage: for system reliability and voltage
stability.
Earthing:- Advantage: for the protection of human being and
equipment

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