A circuit requires three components: a voltage source, a conductive path, and a resistor. Resistance is a measure of opposition to current flow and is measured in ohms. There are different methods for earthing electrical conductors, such as using a copper or galvanized plate buried underground or a galvanized steel pipe in the ground. Electrical plugs and sockets come in different configurations depending on the number of pins, with three-pin plugs having an earthing pin, live pin, and neutral pin.