Which of the following thermocouples is the most suitable for measuring a temperature of about 1600°C in an oxidizing atmosphere?
A. Platinum-platinum + rhodium
B. Iron-constantan
C. Copper-constantan
D. Chromel-alumel
Answer: Option A
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Phase lag of the frequency response of a second order system to a sinusoidal forcing function
A. Is 30°
B. Is 90° at the most
C. Approaches 180° asymptotically
D. Is 120°
Which of the following is not classified as a thermo electric pyrometer?
A. Resistance thermometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Optical pyrometer (disappearing filament type)
D. Radiation pyrometer
A. Chromel-alumel
B. Iron-constantan
C. Platinum-platinum/rhodium
D. None of these
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