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What is the primary function of a thermocouple?
What is the primary function of a thermocouple?
- Measuring humidity
- Measuring light intensity
- Measuring pressure
- Measuring temperature (correct)
How does a thermocouple generate a signal related to temperature?
How does a thermocouple generate a signal related to temperature?
- By generating a voltage when the junction of the two metals is heated or cooled (correct)
- By changing color based on the temperature
- By emitting a sound when the temperature changes
- By producing a scent corresponding to the temperature
What are the components of a thermocouple?
What are the components of a thermocouple?
- Two different types of metals joined together at one end (correct)
- A coil and a spring connected at one end
- A plastic casing with electronic components inside
- A glass tube filled with mercury
Which factor creates a signal in a thermocouple that can be correlated to temperature?
Which factor creates a signal in a thermocouple that can be correlated to temperature?
What is the main purpose of a thermocouple?
What is the main purpose of a thermocouple?
In what type of application is an exposed junction thermocouple primarily used?
In what type of application is an exposed junction thermocouple primarily used?
When would you use an insulated junction thermocouple?
When would you use an insulated junction thermocouple?
What is the main function of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)?
What is the main function of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)?
What is the advantage of using an RTD to measure temperature?
What is the advantage of using an RTD to measure temperature?
In what type of environment is an earthed junction thermocouple beneficial?
In what type of environment is an earthed junction thermocouple beneficial?
What is the significance of 'Pt' in Pt100 sensors?
What is the significance of 'Pt' in Pt100 sensors?
In what way do thermistors differ from conducting materials?
In what way do thermistors differ from conducting materials?
What does the '100' in Pt100 sensors indicate?
What does the '100' in Pt100 sensors indicate?
What governs the resistance/temperature “curve” of thermistors?
What governs the resistance/temperature “curve” of thermistors?
What is the primary characteristic of interest to thermistor buyers?
What is the primary characteristic of interest to thermistor buyers?
What are Pt100 sensors often called, even if they may not be of the Pt100 type?
What are Pt100 sensors often called, even if they may not be of the Pt100 type?
