Multiple choice

Cost of electricity for home use is Rs. 1.50 per unit. This unit denotes the consumption of what quantity of electricity

  1. 1 ampere

  2. 1 volt

  3. 1 joule

  4. 1 kilowatt hour
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Explanation

Electricity consumption for homes is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), commonly called 'units'. One kilowatt-hour represents the energy consumed by a 1000-watt appliance running for one hour. This is why electricity bills are calculated based on kWh consumption.

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