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Most modern plugs have three plugs, this is not because of a technical issue but rather a safety issue. The third prong is used as a way to ground the wire preventing electrical shock especially if you are working with a metal cased object. So to simplify things it is purely a safety pro-caution.
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Why are the metal prongs of a plug sealed in plastic and rubber?
why are metal prongs of a plug sealed in plastic and rubber
What is an example of the word 'prong' in a sentence?
A fork has prongs at the end of it. (Actually a fork has tines. A plug has prongs.)
What type of appliances have three prongs?
The third prong is to protect from shock. If there is any way for you to come in contact with a conducting surface on the appliance you have the third prong.
What does a 240 watt outlet look like?
=== === == == It is bigger than a 120 Volt plug and has either 3 prongs laid out in a Y shape or 4 prongs to include a Ground. === === === === === === === === === === == == It has three round prongs for Live, Neutral and Earth. In some countries, it has two round prongs plus a socket for an Earth prong that is part of the socket outlet. For some sample pictures see the Related Links shown below.=== === === === === === === === == == It has three rectangular prongs and a cartridge fuse built-in. The fuse can be changed to suit the appliance the plug is feeding, either 3 Amp, 5 Amp or 13 Amp, so it is the right size to protect the appliance.The Earth prong is larger and longer than the other two which are for the Live and Neutral connections.The matching socket outlet has a spring-loaded shutter, made of a non-conducting material, which covers the holes for the Live and Neutral prongs as soon as a plug is unplugged.When a plug is inserted into a socket outlet the longer Earth prong pushes the spring-loaded shutter out of the way to allow all the prongs to enter the socket outlet. For a sample picture see the Related Link shown below.
How many prongs are on the mbira?
25
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I believe the flasher is a square (cube) with 4 prongs that plugs into the panel above the fuse box.
What is the meant by a three-pronged plug?
A plug with three prongs.
How many prongs on a fish fork?
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What is the definition of trident?
A spear with three prongs.
What is 3 pronged plugs?
Its a plug which contains a pronged earth which is the 3rd prong, some other plugs contain only 2 prongs and a 'scratch earth' which is only slight visible, its basically the same concept only one is more visible.
Why are there three prongs on some sealed beam headlights?
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What greek god had a spear with 3 prongs?
The Greek god who carred a spear with three prongs, a Trident, was Poseidon, god of sea.
What is a type of trident three prongs for salmon fishing?
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Where is the throttle body sensor that has two prongs and is round on a 1990 Cadillac DeVille?
It is at the rear, passenger side, of the throttle body. It is also three prongs. -L
On a 2000 Toyota Tundra is there a performance gain if you use iridium spark plugs instead of OEM?
No. Toyota plugs need the 2 prongs. Iridiums only have one prong which will not work. Try Bosch if you'd like.
What are the three prongs on the angel food cake pan?
You are supposed to cool the cake upside down. The prongs hold the cake off of the counter so that air can circulate around it.
What are the three prongs for on Angel Food Cake Pan?
You are supposed to cool the cake upside down. The prongs hold the cake off of the counter so that air can circulate around it.
