hsturdevant27 hsturdevant27

11-03-2015
Physics

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what is it called when you connect an object to earth with a conductor

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HistoryGuy HistoryGuy

11-03-2015

This is called "grounding". Grounding gives electrical current a direction into the ground as opposed to another part of the system that you may want to have spared current.

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11-03-2015

In the US, most electricians and
engineers call it "grounding" the object.
In many other places in the
world, it may be called "earthing" the object.

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