Question

The junction at a lower temperature in the thermocouple called measuring junction.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) False

For explanation: The junction at a lower temperature in the thermocouple is called the reference temperature. The cold junction is usually kept at 0^0C. The junction at a higher temperature in thermocouple is termed as measuring junction.