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contact devices 
Examples of components that connect a device to an electric circuit.
outlet
Device connecting an electric circuit that conducts the current to an electric device when a plug is inserted.
American plug
End part of an electric wire equipped with blades that are inserted into an outlet to establish contact.
grounding prong
Device connecting a circuit’s ground wire, which allows the current to be conducted to the ground connection in the event of a short circuit.
blade
Flat metal part inserted into the slot of an outlet to establish electric contact.
