Earthing is required to protect apparatus, equipment, machines etc. from ________.

Question

Question

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SSC JE Electrical 16 Nov 2022 Shift 3 Official Paper

Answer 1

The 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.