Thermal Properties of Matter - Result Question 7

7. The temperature of inversion of a thermocouple is $620^{\circ} C$ and the neutral temperature is $300^{\circ} C$. What is the temperature of cold junction?

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(a) $320^{\circ} C$

(b) $20^{\circ} C$

(c) $-20^{\circ} C$

(d) $40^{\circ} C$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (c)

Solution:

(c) $\theta_n=\frac{\theta_c+\theta_i}{2}$

$\therefore \theta_c=2 \theta_n-\theta_i=2(300)-620=-20^{\circ} C$