A single-phase electrodynamometer wattmeter measures?

  • AReal power
  • BReactive power only
  • CFrequency only
  • DResistance only
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Correct Answer: A. Real power
Explanation: A wattmeter's average deflecting torque is proportional to the average product of voltage and current, corresponding to real power.
Reference: Standard measurements and instrumentation: power measurement