Question

In what unit does the domestic electric meter measures the electrical energy consumed? State the value of unit in SI unit.

Answer 1

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The domestic electric meter measure the electrical consumption in kilowatt-hour (kwh).

1 kwh = 1 kilowatt x 1 hour = 1000 J/s x (60 x 60) s = 3.6 x ${10}^6$ Joule (in S.I. unit)

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