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The series magnet of a single phase Energy meter consists of coil of thick wire of few turns.

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Last Answer : The current coil of a single-phase energy meter is wound on Both the limbs of the laminated core with same number of turns

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Last Answer : Permanent Magnet Moving Coil (PMMC) Instrument

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