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Phantom loading for testing of energy meter is used

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Phantom loading for testing of energy meter is used

(A) to isolate the current and potential circuits

(B) to increase power loss during testing

(C) for meters having low current ratings

(D) to test meters having a large current rating for which loads may not be available
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Phantom loading for testing of energy meter is used to test meters having a large current rating for which loads may not be available

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