What is an electric meter ? Where is it fixed in our house? - Vidyadip

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What is an electric meter ? Where is it fixed in our house?

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ELECTRIC METER : Is $\text{ENERGY}$ meter or $\text{kWh}$ meter and measures the amount of electric energy consumed in $\text{kWh}$ 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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