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The kilowatt hour is the unit of ___________

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The kilowatt hour (kWh) is the unit of energy. It measures the amount of energy consumed when a device uses one kilowatt of power for one hour.

Understanding Kilowatt Hours

To break it down further:

  • Kilowatt (kW): This is a measure of power, indicating how much energy is used at a specific moment.
  • Hour: This refers to the duration of time the energy is consumed.

Real-World Example

If you have a 1,000-watt appliance running for one hour, it will consume 1 kWh of energy. This unit is commonly used by electric companies to bill customers for their energy usage.