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Define earthing. Why do we not get an electric shock due to earthing?

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The process of release of excess electric charges from a charged body into the earth is called earthing. Earthing allows current to flow into the earth; therefore, discharges any object. This will prevent anyone coming into contact with the charged object suffering an electric shock.

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