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Moving Charges And Magnetism

Question
CBSEENPH12039963

A thermocouple force towards the conductor produces an emf of 40 μ V/oC in the linear range of temperature. A galvanometer of resistance 10 Ω whose sensitivity is 1μA/div, is employed with the thermocouple. The smallest value of temperature difference that can be detected by the system will be.

  • 0.5oC

  • 1oC

  • 0.1oC

  • 0.25oC

Solution

D.

0.25oC

For minimum  deflection of 1 division require current =1 μA
Voltage required = iR = 1 x 10 = 10 μV
40 μV = 1oC
10 μV = 1/4 = 0.25oC