what is the difference between earth and neutral?

Answer Posted / baisakhi ghosh

ground or earth in a miai electrical wiring system is a
cnductor that provides a low impedence to prevent hazardous
voltages from appearig on euipmwnt.norally a grounding
condutor does not carry current.

Neutral is a circuit conductor (that carries current in
normal operation), which is connected to earth (or ground)
generally at the service panel with the main disconnecting
switch or breaker..

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