Which of the following cannot measure a temperature of 1600°C ?

Correct answer: A. Platinum resistance thermometer

  • A. Platinum resistance thermometer
  • B. Thermocouple
  • C. Photo-electric pyrometer
  • D. Radiation pyrometer

Explanation

A platinum resistance thermometer is generally limited to roughly 850 to 1000°C in routine use, whereas thermocouples and optical or radiation pyrometers can measure about 1600°C. Therefore the resistance thermometer cannot normally cover this temperature.

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