Which part of an electric appliance is earthed?

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The outer metallic part of an electric appliance is earthed due to the flow of current passing through the metallic body.
It saves the electrical appliances and users from getting shocked.

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Which part of an electric appliance is earthed?

The outer metallic part of an electric appliance is earthed due to the flow of current passing through the metallic body.It saves the electrical appliances and users from getting shocked.

The outer metallic part of an electric appliance is earthed due to the flow of current passing through the metallic body.
It saves the electrical appliances and users from getting shocked.