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    Which of the following electrodes is used for pipe earthing?
    Question

    Which of the following electrodes is used for pipe earthing?

    A.

    Copper plate

    B.

    Solid GI rod

    C.

    Copper solid rod

    D.

    Hollow GI rod

    Correct option is D


    The correct answer is (d) Hollow GI rod; a hollow galvanized iron (GI) rod is used for pipe earthing. 
    Explanation: In pipe earthing, a galvanized iron pipe is vertically buried in the ground, acting as the earth electrode, and the "hollow" aspect refers to the fact that the pipe is not solid but has a cavity inside. 
    points about pipe earthing:
    · Material: Galvanized iron (GI)
    · Shape: Hollow pipe
    · Function: Provides a good electrical connection to the earth by being buried in the soil. 
    The following methods of earthing is given below-
    · Strip earthing
    · Plate earthing
    · Pipe earthing
    · Rod earthing
    · Coil earthing

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