Why is the earth pin thicker and longer than the live and the neutral pins?

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Earth pin is thicker so that it does not enter into the live or neutral sockets. It is made longer so that it gets connected to the earth terminal earlier than the live and neutral pins. This ensures the safety of the user.

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