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Why a third hole in a socket provided for grounding?

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All electric appliances may end with some charge due to faulty connections. In such a situation charge will be accumulated on the appliance. When the user touches the appliances he may get as shock. By providing the third hole for grounding al accumulated charge is discharged to the ground and the appliance is safe.
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