Grounding Flashcards
1
Q
To counteract the dangers associated with electricity modern electric circuits are ———
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GROUNDING
2
Q
If you look at wall receptacles you will notice there are usually three holes to accommodate an electric plug
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GROUNDING
3
Q
The two flat prongs of a plug carry normal current while the third prong carries an extra wire that connects the electric device to the ground.
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GROUNDING
4
Q
When a short circuit occurs a very low resistance path opens up and the potentially dangerous current is carried from the higholtage wires directly to the groundp
A
GROUNDING
5
Q
This process of ——— a circuit protects people from electric shock.
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GROUNDING
