What are the errors of the following CT’ s 5p. 10p. 15p. At rated current?

What are the errors of the following CT’ s 5p. 10p. 15p. At rated current?  
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5p - 1 % Ratio error ± 60 min phase error

10p - 3 % Ratio error ± 60 min phase error

15p - 5 % Ratio error ± 60 min phase error 
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Show the CT characteristics.

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Draw a neat sketch and explain the use of CT and PT for measurement of power in a single-phase circuit?

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