Let's start with what the holes in an outlet do. When you look at a normal 120-volt outlet in the United States, there are two vertical slots and …
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What Is the Difference Between Two- and Three-pronged Plugs?
What does that third prong do? And what would happen if you plugged a three-pronger into a two-prong outlet with an adapter? Plus, GFCI outlets, three-way switches and more on home electrical systems.
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