Search SchoolNGR

Thursday, 19 March 2026
Register . Login

A thermocouple thermometer is connected to a millivoltmeter which can read up to 10mV. ...

A thermocouple thermometer is connected to a millivoltmeter which can read up to 10mV. When one junction is in ice at 0°C and the other is steam at 100°C, the millivoltmeter reads 4mV. What is the maximum temperature which this arrangement can measure
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A 100\(^o\)C
  • B 248\(^o\)C
  • C 250\(^o\)C
  • D 350\(^o\)C
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
t\(_\theta\) - t\(_o\) = 10,
t\(_{100}\) - t\(_o\) = 4
θ
=
t\(_\theta\) - t\(_o\)
t\(_{100}\) - t\(_o\)
×
100
Â
10
4
×
100
=
250°C

Share question on: