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Question
What is an electric meter? Where is it fixed in our house?
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Solution
ELECTRIC METER: Is ENERGY meter or kWh meter and measures the amount of electric energy consumed in kWh for which electricity bill is paid.
It is connected through a cable after company fuse on the front or outside wall of the house.
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