What is a Thermocouple:Select one:a. A Thermocouple is a temperaturesensor that uses a small length ofplatinum wire that is trimmed to haveparticular resistance at specifictemperature.b. A Thermocouple is a temperaturesensor that consists of two wires ofsimilar metals joined at one end.C. A Thermocouple is a type of resistorwhose resistance varies withtemperature.d. A Thermocouple is a temperaturesensor that consists of two conductingwires of dissimilar metals joined at oneend.

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What is a Thermocouple:
Select one:
a. A Thermocouple is a temperature
sensor that uses a small length of
platinum wire that is trimmed to have
particular resistance at specific
temperature.
b. A Thermocouple is a temperature
sensor that consists of two wires of
similar metals joined at one end.
C. A Thermocouple is a type of resistor
whose resistance varies with
temperature.
d. A Thermocouple is a temperature
sensor that consists of two conducting
wires of dissimilar metals joined at one
end.

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