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Earth is Ground, they just have different names.

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No, the Earth mark on a 12-volt switch typically indicates the connection point for protective earth or ground wire only. It is not used for electrical circuit operation but rather for safe grounding of the switch enclosure to prevent electrical shock hazards.

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