The process of transferring charge from a charged object to the earth is called:
Earthing
Earthing is correct.
The earth is a very large conductor and can accept or give any amount of charge. When a charged object is connected to the earth through a conductor, its charge flows into the earth and the object becomes neutral. This process is called earthing (grounding).
In buildings, a metal wire buried deep in the ground is joined to the metal bodies of appliances, so any leaked charge passes safely to the earth instead of through a person.
Important Questions from Current Electricity
Which of the following is a bad conductor of electricity?
In general, in an alternating current circuit
The laws of electromagnetic induction have been used in the construction of a
A 220 volt and 100 watt bulb is connected to a 110 volt source. The power consumption by the bulb is
Which of the following statement is correct?
I. 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10 6J.
II. The SI unit of electric current is the ampere.
