Question

The process of transferring charge from a charged body to the earth is called as ____.

• A. Earthing
• B. Discharging
• C. Hydrolysis
• D. Electrolysis

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Earthing

Earthing is the process of creating an alternative path for the flow of electrons safely into the ground. On earthing a charged body, electrons pass from the earth to the body or from the body to the earth to neutralise the charge on the body completely. If earthing is not done, it will seriously injure the person handling the machine. Earthing is provided in buildings to protect us from electrical shocks due to any leakage of electric current.