Question

The junction at a higher temperature in the thermocouple called is measuring junction.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

Origin of the question is Essential Parameters for Telemedicine in chapter Telemedicine Technology of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

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