electrical grounding
Fault current pathway
Electrical grounding connects an electrical system to the earth, providing a safe path for stray current to dissipate.
A ground wire directs dangerous voltage away from people and equipment during faults or lightning strikes.
Proper grounding prevents electric shock and reduces fire risk: The electrician checked that all outlets were properly grounded.
In electronics, ground also serves as a reference point for measuring voltage.
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- shock hazardRisk of electrocution
- surge protectorElectrical overflow shield
- neutral wireCircuit's zero-voltage conductor
- static dischargeSudden electrical release
- electrical propertiesresistivity, conductivity, capacitance, impedance, inductance
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Electrified conductor or dynamo
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Staying atop liquid
ungrounded · isolated · unearthed · disconnected · open circuit
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