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Examples of components that connect a device to an electric circuit.
European outlet ![click to hear : European outlet click to hear : European outlet](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device fitted with sockets connecting an electric circuit to an electric device when the plug is inserted into it.
grounding prong ![click to hear : grounding prong click to hear : grounding prong](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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.
plug adapter ![click to hear : plug adapter click to hear : plug adapter](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Electric accessory adapting a plug to an outlet of a different configuration.
European plug ![click to hear : European plug click to hear : European plug](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
End part of an electric wire equipped with pins that are inserted into the socket contacts of an outlet to establish contact.
grounding prong ![click to hear : grounding prong click to hear : grounding prong](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
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.
cover ![click to hear : cover click to hear : cover](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part covering the internal components of a plug.
blade ![click to hear : blade click to hear : blade](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Cylindrical metal part that establishes electric contact when inserted into the corresponding outlet.
clamp ![click to hear : clamp click to hear : clamp](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal part used for fastening a device’s wire to the plug.
terminal ![click to hear : terminal click to hear : terminal](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part to which an electric wire’s conductors are attached.