Some household appliances have plugs with two prongs while others have three prongs. The additional prong is

A. for direct current.
B. for 120-Hz voltage.
C. to connect to ground.
D. for additional mechanical strength.
E. for 240-Hz voltage.


C. to connect to ground.

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