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What force is generated when two wires of different material are joined together at either end, forming two junctions which are maintained at a different temperature?(a) chemical reactive(b) electro-motive(c) thermo-motive(d) mechanicalI had been asked this question in final exam.My query is from Essential Parameters for Telemedicine in division Telemedicine Technology of Biomedical Instrumentation

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Right option is (c) thermo-motive

Easy explanation: When two wires of different material are joined TOGETHER at either ends, forming two JUNCTIONS which are maintained at a different temperature, a thermo-motive force is generated causing a current to FLOW around the circuit. This arrangement is CALLED a thermocouple. The junction at a LOWER temperature in the thermocouple is called the reference temperature. The junction at a higher temperature in thermocouple is termed as measuring junction.



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