Technician A says the third prong on an AC electrical plug provides extra current during a power surge. Technician B says the third prong is a safety ground. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct. The third prong on an AC electrical plug is indeed the safety ground. It provides a path for electrical current to safely flow to ground in the event of a fault or short circuit. It does not provide extra current during a power surge.

Technician a Says the Third Prong on an AC Electrical