KNOW WHY THERE IS A CUT IN PIN OF ELECTRIC PLUG !

Things that we see in our day-to-day life might look quite normal to us but there is some logic behind the way it is. One such thing is the cut that we see on the pin of the electric plug. Let's know the reason behind this cut on the pins of the electric plug.

The cut that you see is only present on the pins manufactured from brass. Pins manufactured from aluminum do not have this cut. Sometimes brass is coated with nickel to prevent it from rusting, as a result, these pins look like steel.

The reason for providing this cut is effective heat dissipation. As brass is a good conductor of heat it gets heated due to continuous current flow. This may result in the expansion of the pin, due to which ejection of the plug may become difficult. The cut provided in the pin increases the surface area and hence results in faster dissipation of heat.

Another reason for this cut is that in case of expansion due to heat, this provides a margin for the expanded part to accommodate. Also, a cut in pin makes pins slightly flexible in thickness and allows it to fit in the socket properly.

Some local manufactures of plugs do not provide this cut, it is suggested not to use them. So, now you know the reason behind the cut in pins of an electric plug. If you have any other reason, feel free to mention that in the comment box. Thank you for reading the article.

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