10 Questions
What are resistance thermometers also known as?
Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs)
What materials are commonly used for the RTD wire?
Platinum (Pt), nickel (Ni), or copper (Cu)
How are RTD elements often protected due to their fragility?
Housed in protective probes
What is the temperature range where RTDs are slowly replacing thermocouples in industrial applications?
Below 600 °C
What type of relationship does the material of RTD wire have with temperature?
Accurate resistance/temperature relationship
What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?
Transduction
Which type of transducer converts physical quantities into electrical outputs or signals?
Electrical transducers
What is an example of a transducer that changes temperature differences into a small voltage?
Thermocouple
What physical quantities do mechanical transducers convert into mechanical outputs or vice versa?
Energy, force, torque, motion
In which types of systems are transducers often employed?
Automation, measurement, and control systems
Test your knowledge of resistance thermometers and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) with this quiz. Explore the construction, working principle, and applications of these temperature sensors.
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