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In a thermocouple the temperature of cold junction is `20^(@)C` , while the temperature of inversion is `520^(@)`C. At what temperature is the thermo emf maximum?

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`270^(@)`C
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  • For a thermocouple, the temperature of inversion is that temperature at which thermo e.m.f. is

    A
    Zero
    B
    Maximum
    C
    Minimum
    D
    None of the above
  • As the temperature of hot junction increases, the thermo e.m.f.

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    Always increases
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    Always decreases
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    D
    Always remains constant
  • In a thermocouple, the temperature that does not depend on the temperature of the cold junction is called

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    Neutral temperature
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    Temperature of inversion
    C
    Both the above
    D
    None of the above
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