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The emf `varepsilon` of a Cu-Fe thermocouple varies with the temperature `theta` of the hot junction (cold junction at `0^(@)C` ), as `varepsilon(mu V)=14 theta-0.02 theta^(2)` Determine the neutral temperature.

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To determine the neutral temperature for the given Cu-Fe thermocouple, we start with the provided equation for the electromotive force (emf) in microvolts: \[ \varepsilon(\mu V) = 14\theta - 0.02\theta^2 \] where \(\theta\) is the temperature of the hot junction in degrees Celsius. ...
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