A. Electrical power systems are grounded (connected to the earth) to limit the voltage induced by lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact by higher‑voltage lines and stabilize the system ...

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This article is the fourth in a 12-part series on the differences between grounding and bonding. Where more than one alternating-current system connects to a grounding electrode at a building, the ...