O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · May/June 2022 · Q151 Mark

In many applications, a thermocouple is used to measure temperature instead of a liquid-in-glass thermometer. Which property of a thermocouple is a major advantage?

Aits greater heat capacity

Bits smaller temperature range

Cits quicker response time

Dit has a non-linear output

✓ Correct answer

C: its quicker response time

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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