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Historically this was the Ground (aka Earth), and could also have been the return path for electric current. | Historically this was the Ground (aka Earth), and could also have been the return path for electric current. | ||
- | In modern ' | + | In modern ' |
- | Most modern low voltage and low power electronic circuits are NOT referenced to the Earth, but the name Ground (aka GND) or Earth persists as the reference point. More correctly | + | Most modern low voltage and low power electronic circuits are NOT referenced to the Earth, but the name Ground (aka GND) or Earth persists as the reference point, but more correctly |
Above a certain threshold of Voltage or Power (or where a metal case/ | Above a certain threshold of Voltage or Power (or where a metal case/ | ||
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