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Why are three-pin plugs preferred over two-pin plugs?

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Three-pin plugs have the Earth pin.
In case of excess current, the earth pin transfers the excess current to the earth, thereby protecting us from shock.
Hence, three-pin plugs are preferred over two-pin plugs

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