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Polarized Plugs

Hi all:

Can anyone explain why the newer appliance two prong plugs
are polarized so they can only be inserted into the outlet in
one orientation. I assume it has something to do with grounding,
but what does it accomplish that a three prong plug does not?

Thanks in advance

Ed Schweber
e-mail: edschweb@ix.netcom.com