Assertion (A): In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep inside the earth. Reason (R): Earth wire…

Assertion (A): In the common domestic circuits the earth wire is connected to a metallic plate buried deep inside the earth. Reason (R) : Earth wire ensures that any leakage of current to the metallic body of the appliance keeps its potential to that of the earth, so the user may not get a severe electric shock.