State the meaning of energy meter constant K. State its unit.

State the meaning of energy meter constant K. State its unit.
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Meaning of Energy Meter Constant (K):

Energy Meter Constant is the no. of revolutions made by disc in meter per unit (kWh) consumption of energy.

Unit of energy meter constant K is rev/kWH
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