why the earth pin is thicker than other pins in a plug? If
it is for reducing resistance, then why the copper earth
wire is not so thick as earth pin of socket?

Answer Posted / xyz

actually thickness is just for distinguishing it from
others and it is more in length than other pins as to
connect earth first to circuits.

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