why are there separate neutral and ground wires for electricity when they both are connected to the same thing.
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One is where power is supposed to go, one is where power is never supposed to go. Your breaker box has a switch that stops power going anywhere, if it goes where it’s not supposed to go (because you drilled into a powerline or something). Also, it provides a convenient way for power that doesn’t go where it’s supposed to go, to go to ground without going through you. It’s a safety feature.
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