Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsThermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Determine the neutral temperature and the inversion temperature of a copper–iron thermocouple when the reference junction is maintained at 0^ C . Use the data provided in the table.
Options
- A659^ C , 330^ C
- B270^ C , 540^ C
- C330^ C , 659^ C
- D165^ C , 330^ C
Correct answer
B. 270^ C , 540^ C
Step-by-step solution
For a copper-iron thermocouple, the neutral temperature T_n is a known standard value, which is 270^ C . The relationship between the inversion temperature T_i , neutral temperature T_n , and the temperature of the cold junction T_c is given by T_i - T_n = T_n - T_c . Given that the reference junction is maintained at T_c = 0^ C , the equation simplifies to T_i = 2T_n . Substituting the value of T_n , we get T_i = 2 270^ C = 540^ C . Thus, the neutral temperature is 270^ C and the inversion temperature is 540^ C .