Question

During the installation of an electric circuit in the house, why do we use body earthing?

• A. To protect from electrical shocks
• B. To increase the current flow
• C. To decrease the current flow
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A To protect from electrical shocks

The process of connecting an appliance to the Earth using an additional wire (earth wire) that is buried deep under the Earth's surface is called earthing. Leaked charges flow through the earth wire to the Earth where it gets absorbed. This protects us from electrical shocks.