Question
Download Solution PDFEarthing is required to protect apparatus, equipment, machines etc. from ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 4):(leakage current)
Concept:
- Earthing is required to protect apparatus, equipment, machines etc. from leakage of current
- To save human life from the danger of electrical shock or death by blowing a fuse.
- It provides an alternative path for the fault current to flow so that it will not endanger the user
- To protect buildings, machinery & appliances under fault conditions i.e. to ensure that all exposed conductive parts do not reach a dangerous potential.
- To provide a safe path to dissipate lightning and short circuit currents.
- To provide protection against static electricity from friction.
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