One major reason why electrical appliances in homes are normally earthed is that the-----------

A.

person touching the appliance is safe from electric shock

B.

appliances are maintained at a higher p.d. than the earth

C.

appliances are maintained at a lower p.d. than the earth

D.

appliances are maintained at the same p.d. with that of the earth

Correct answer is A

Earthing of an electrical appliance meant the outer metallic case of appliance is connected with earth, wire which is welded to the end of a copper rod and it is burned in the ground. It save the appliance during short-circuiting by passing Excessive current to earth