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(i) What is the function of earth wire i...

(i) What is the function of earth wire in electrical instruments?
(ii) Explain what is short circuiting an electric supply.
(iii) What is the usual current rating of the fuse wire in the line to feed:
(a) Lights and fans? (b) Appliances of `2kW` or more power?

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