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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Ease and durability, mostly. The part that generally covers adjacent sockets is the *rectifier* and *transformer,* the generally blocky bit that converts AC power into DC power at the proper voltage and amperage. It’s better for the cable to have the mass at the end that generally doesn’t move.

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