Reason for the larger size of the earth terminal of a normal house hold plug is: 

A) To make first contact during plugging in B) To maintain contact up to the last point during the removal of plug C) To carry larger current incase of a fault D) All of the above

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Reason for the larger size of the earth terminal of a normal house hold plug is: 

A) To make first contact during plugging in B) To maintain contact up to the last point during the removal of plug C) To carry larger current incase of a fault D) All of the above

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