Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Refrigeration Cycles - Problems - Page 648: 11-93C

Answer

See explanation below.

Work Step by Step

Thermocouple works on Seebeck effect where thermoelectric circuit is broken, and no current flow through the circuit. The voltage is measured in the circuit by a voltmeter. The generated voltage is proportional to temperature difference. Therefore, temperature can be measured by simply measuring voltage.
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