Resistance Thermometers and RTDs Quiz
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What are resistance thermometers also known as?

  • Heat-resistant sensors
  • Thermocouple thermometers
  • Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) (correct)
  • Fragile temperature sensors
  • What materials are commonly used for the RTD wire?

  • Silver (Ag), titanium (Ti), or lead (Pb)
  • Gold (Au), tungsten (W), or silicon (Si)
  • Aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), or zinc (Zn)
  • Platinum (Pt), nickel (Ni), or copper (Cu) (correct)
  • How are RTD elements often protected due to their fragility?

  • Wrapped in insulating fabric
  • Coated with heat-resistant paint
  • Encased in plastic covers
  • Housed in protective probes (correct)
  • What is the temperature range where RTDs are slowly replacing thermocouples in industrial applications?

    <p>Below 600 °C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship does the material of RTD wire have with temperature?

    <p>Accurate resistance/temperature relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?

    <p>Transduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transducer converts physical quantities into electrical outputs or signals?

    <p>Electrical transducers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a transducer that changes temperature differences into a small voltage?

    <p>Thermocouple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical quantities do mechanical transducers convert into mechanical outputs or vice versa?

    <p>Energy, force, torque, motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which types of systems are transducers often employed?

    <p>Automation, measurement, and control systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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