Physics
Answer
An electric meter measures the amount of electric energy consumed by the consumer in the unit kWh for which the electricity bill is paid by him to the electricity board.
Electric meter is connected after the company fuse to the electric cable coming from the pole to the house. It is usually mounted on the front or outside wall of the house.
Related Questions
Match the following:
Column A Column B (a) Electric power (i) volt (b) kWh (ii) joule (c) Electric current (iii) volt x ampere (d) Electrical energy (iv) watt (e) watt (v) ampere (f) Potential difference (vi) electrical energy From where does electricity come to our homes?
State the purpose of kWh meter.
For which unit do we pay our electricity bill?