Electric Meters Flashcards
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The meter is calibrated in
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kilowatt-hours.
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Electric Meter, or Watt-hour Meter, is
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an instrument that measures the amount of electric energy used by a consumer.
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One kilowatt-hour is the amount of electric energy required to
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provide 1,000 watts of power for a period of one hour.
3
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Ten 100-watt light bulbs left on for one hour consume
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one kilowatt-hour of electric energy.
4
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Electronic watt-hour meters are generally more expensive than electromechanical models, but are more accurate.
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They can provide such features as the ability to record separately the energy consumed during different times of day and the ability to report meter readings by means of signals sent through the power lines to the power company.
