— in electrical work NEUTRAL and GROUND both seem like the same concept to me. what is the difference???

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edit: five year old. we’re looking for something a kid can understand. don’t need full theory with every implication here, just the basic concept.

edit edit: Y’ALL ARE AMAZING!!

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Answer 1

Neutral is supposed to carry electricity.

Ground only Carries electricity when a problem occurs.