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From: 2141smh@rduxb.UUCP (henning)
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Subject: Re: power/energy meters
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Date: Tue, 26-Mar-85 11:41:57 EST
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> Actually, power is the vector product of voltage and current.
> 
> This brings up a question.  Do the meters used by the power companies
> measure the total power used (volts X amps X power factor X time) ...

Please. Total power is meaningless.  Please use energy, which is
the integral of power with time and is usually specified as Joules
(Watt-Seconds) or Watt-Hours or Killowatt-Hours.