Household electricity meters record energy in kilowatt–hour (kWh) rather than in joule
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Problem
Household electricity meters record energy in kilowatt–hour (kWh) rather than in joule. Which statement best explains this practice?
(a) A kWh is a unit of power, not energy, so the meter can display it directly.
(b) Energy in joules can only be used for mechanical systems, not electrical appliances.
(c) The kWh is a larger unit that makes typical domestic energy readings numerically convenient because 1kWh=3.6×106J.
(d) Using kWh avoids having to multiply power by time when working out the cost of electricity.