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What are resistance thermometers also known as?
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?
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?
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?
What is the temperature range where RTDs are slowly replacing thermocouples in industrial applications?
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What type of relationship does the material of RTD wire have with temperature?
What type of relationship does the material of RTD wire have with temperature?
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What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?
What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?
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Which type of transducer converts physical quantities into electrical outputs or signals?
Which type of transducer converts physical quantities into electrical outputs or signals?
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What is an example of a transducer that changes temperature differences into a small voltage?
What is an example of a transducer that changes temperature differences into a small voltage?
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What physical quantities do mechanical transducers convert into mechanical outputs or vice versa?
What physical quantities do mechanical transducers convert into mechanical outputs or vice versa?
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In which types of systems are transducers often employed?
In which types of systems are transducers often employed?
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