Why are so many electrical plugs designed in such a way that they cover adjacent sockets?

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Why are so many electrical plugs designed in such a way that they cover adjacent sockets?

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Because the makers of the low-voltage “wall wart” type power supplies want to keep it as cheap as possible on their end. Good ones have 6″ or so of cord between the transformer/switch mode power supple and the plug.

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