What is the difference b/w Earthing and Grounding?

Answer Posted / s.venkatesh

Earthing is called by connection of conductor or flat b/w
eletrical equipments to earth common terminal point..

Grounding means Earth pit for connection of collected all
electrical equipment earth points.

with regards,
S.Venkatesh.B.E.,

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