Chapter 4: Grounding

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1
Electricity will always follow what path?
Path of least resistance
2
Why should all equipment be grounded?
Safety & code
3
How should the earth ground from the main fuse or breaker panel be connected?\
From grounding bus bar to ground rod or metal water pipe
4
In order for a receptacle to be properly grounded, the ground wire must run to where?
All the way back to the panel
5
How much resistance should you read from a neutral connection to a ground connection?
0 Ohms
6
What is the difference between neutral and ground?
The neutral normally carries current, the ground does not
7
Can you get shocked from the casing on a piece of equipment if it is properly grounded?
No
8
Ground wires must always be what colors?
Green, green w/ yellow tracer, or bare wire
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