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Why does a Power Strip have cable attachments?

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It is a separate component and is used for grounding only. Usually on a TV or electronic power strip for convenience.

Most likely the power strip has built-in surge suppression. It is designed to disconnect the load, like your TV, from an over-voltage surge such as could happen during a lightening strike. The in and out cable connectors provide the same type of surge protection from a high voltage that may be induced on the antenna or cable source for the TV during a lightening strike.

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