What is the difference b/w earthing & grounding?

Answer Posted / saju

Neutral represent a reference point. Which will provide a
return path of current in the circuit.Normally small current
will be flow through neutral

Ground represent an electrical path. It will carry only
fault current. At normal operation no current will flow
through ground

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