Refer to the drawing of a simple thermocouple circuit.
A thermocouple temperature indication is initially 150°F.
A small steam leak raises both the measuring (hot) junction and reference (cold) junction temperatures by 20°F.
Without temperature compensation for the reference junction, the new temperature indication will be…
A. 130°F.
B. 150°F.
C. 170°F.
D. 190°F.
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Answer: B
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