What does "ampere-foot" mean?

A unit used in calculating the fall of pressure in distributing electrical mains, equivalent to a current of one ampere flowing through one foot of conductor.

What is a synonym for "ampere-foot"?

Common synonyms include: kilowatt hour, unit.

Ampere-foot

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A unit used in calculating the fall of pressure in distributing electrical mains, equivalent to a current of one ampere flowing through one foot of conductor.

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kilowatt hour unit

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