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The third prong is to protect from shock. If there is any way for you to come in contact with a conducting surface on the appliance you have the third prong.

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Appliances that require a grounding connection typically have three-prong plugs, while those with only two prongs may not require grounding. Examples of appliances with three prongs include refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers.

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