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Define the term kilowatt-hour and state it's value in S.I. unit.
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One kilowatt-hour (kwh) is the electrical energy consumed by an electrical appliance of power 1 kilowatt when it is used for 1 hour.
Value of kilowatt-hour (kWh) in S.I. unit is —
1 kWh = 3.6 × 106 J
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