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What is ground in an electrical system?

A common reference point, often the Earth.

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  1. A common reference point, often the Earth ✔
  2. A type of battery
  3. A kind of switch

Why: Ground is a common reference, assumed to be at the same potential everywhere.

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Answer: A common reference point, often the Earth. Ground is a common reference, assumed to be at the same potential everywhere.

  1. Electricity en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity
    This reference point naturally takes the name earth or ground.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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