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Why do outlets need that third prong? Grounded electricity explained without any confusing math or equations. | |||
===A Mathematical Model=== | ===A Mathematical Model=== | ||
Don't be silly, this is a page for dummies. Let's not bother with equations, as the real world is more complex than theory as it is. | ''Don't be silly, this is a page for dummies. Let's not bother with equations, as the real world is more complex than theory as it is.'' | ||
===A Computational Model=== | ===A Computational Model=== | ||
[[File:outlet-3prong.png|thumb|center|alt=A | [[File:outlet-3prong.png|thumb|center|alt=A circuit diagram of the standard American three-prong outlet. The third prong provides a common zero voltage at either side of the green neutral connection, and removes the possibly fatal consequences of the neutral line resistance from the electric circuit. .|The Wikipede edits ''[[Myriapoda]]''.]] | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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Three Prong Plugs
The Main Idea
Why do outlets need that third prong? Grounded electricity explained without any confusing math or equations.
A Mathematical Model
Don't be silly, this is a page for dummies. Let's not bother with equations, as the real world is more complex than theory as it is.
A Computational Model
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