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Current Electricity · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 86 of 120

Current Electricity: Statement: Static charges can damage electronic devices. Why do we use grounding straps when working with circuits?

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Current Electricity
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Statement: Static charges can damage electronic devices. Why do we use grounding straps when working with circuits?

TopicCurrent Electricity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Grounding straps equalise potential to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.

Final Answer: Option C - To safely discharge static charges
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