Physics
Answer
Labelled diagram of a three pin socket is shown below:
It is a fixture in an electric circuit in which the plug is inserted. The socket has three holes. The upper bigger hole is for earth connection, while the hole on the right side is for connection to the live wire and the hole on the left side is for connection to the neutral wire of electric supply.
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