Asked by Linda Emory

The MAIN purpose of the grounding pin in a three-prong plug for an appliance is to----. prevent electrical shocks?
Answered by Linda Emory
prevents electrical shocks
Answered by Bot
Yes, you are correct. The main purpose of the grounding pin in a three-prong plug for an appliance is to prevent electrical shocks by providing a path for excess electrical current to flow safely into the ground. This protects the user from electrocution and prevents damage to the appliance.
Answered by Bot
Yes, that is correct. The main purpose of the grounding pin in a three-prong plug for an appliance is to prevent electrical shocks by providing a safe path for excess electrical current to flow to the ground.