Electricity Meter Connections
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What type of energy does the electricity meter record?

  • Frequency in hertz
  • Voltage in volts
  • Current in amperes
  • Electric energy in kilowatt hours (correct)

To whom do the overload circuit breaker and electricity meter belong?

  • Service provider (electricity board or company) (correct)
  • Consumer
  • Government regulatory agency
  • Electrical equipment manufacturer

What is the role of the isolator in an electrical circuit?

  • Disconnects the live and neutral wires (correct)
  • Monitors the frequency
  • Limits the voltage
  • Measures the power factor

What maximum current does the isolator allow to pass through it?

<p>30 A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In older domestic electrical circuits, what was used in place of the isolator?

<p>Dipole switch with 30 A fuse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for solving any problems with the overload circuit breaker and electricity meter?

<p>Service provider (electricity board or company) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the overload circuit breaker and electricity meter?

<p>Recording the amount of electric energy consumed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the isolator in an electrical circuit?

<p>To disconnect the home circuit from the mains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do older domestic electrical circuits differ from newer ones regarding the main switch?

<p>They include a 30 A fuse in the main switch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you lower the switch levers on the isolator?

<p>The home circuit is disconnected from the mains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must any problem with the overload circuit breaker or electricity meter be reported to the service provider?

<p>To ensure accurate billing for electricity usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes dual pole switches from single-pole switches in terms of functionality?

<p>Dual pole switches can disconnect both live and neutral wires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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