In 3pin or 5pin socket why the earth pin is bigger

Answer Posted / kiran v

We know that R=l/a so
R is inversly
proportional to the
area of the pin, if the
hole size is more less
wil be the resistance so
there is less opposition
to the flow of leakage
current to earth.

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