A grounding conductor helps prevent a shock hazard in the event that an ungrounded, or hot, conductor comes in contact with the case or frame of an appliance.

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A grounding conductor provides a low-resistance path to earth, which ensures that any fault current (like from a hot conductor touching a metal case) will flow safely to the ground, tripping a circuit breaker or blowing a fuse to disconnect the electricity and prevent a shock hazard.

A Grounding Conductor Helps Prevent a Shock Hazard in the Event