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

Answer Posted / kirubakaran

earth pin is long for first to get connected with the
equipment so if any leakage it pass through the earth and
person will safe . they are larger to give more area of
contact so that leakage current will pass with less
resistance instead of passing through the working person

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