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Upper pin is big in size becuase it is connected with earthing its big size indicates that its a  earthing point 

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Why earth pin is thicker and bigger in a three pin plug ?

Answer : Less resistance, touches the socket first and detaches last so that all stray current gets grounded to protect the equipment.

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