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Bonding ties together conductive parts so they stay at the same electrical potential, which reduces the shock hazard if someone touches multiple surfaces. Grounding provides a low-impedance path for fault current to earth, helping protective devices sense a fault quickly. The speed of interruption is how fast a breaker or fuse opens the circuit after a fault is detected; the quicker the interruption, the less current flows, which minimizes the energy that could cause electrocution or a fire. Together, these elements prioritize safety by quickly removing dangerous current paths. The other options miss the safety-focused role: bonding/grounding don’t increase voltage, they don’t eliminate noise entirely, and they do more than affect efficiency—they directly impact safety.