contact devices [2]

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.