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Book 25, Question 71

How does a water meter count how much water you use?

A water meter sits on the pipe entering a building.

Moving water spins a small disc or wheel inside it, and each turn means a certain amount of water has passed. Gears turn the numbers on a dial. Newer meters use sound waves or send data by radio. The water company uses the numbers to calculate the water bill.

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