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Why is the metal body of an electric iron earthed?
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High School (9–10)
Electricity & Magnetism › Current Electricity
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Why is the metal body of an electric iron earthed?
If a live wire touches the body, the current flows to the earth instead of through a person
To make the iron heat faster
To keep the voltage steady
To save electricity
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