MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The thermo-emf of a thermocouple is 25\[\mu \]V/°C at room temperature. A galvanometer of 40\[\Omega \] resistance, capable of detecting current as low as 10-5 A, is connected with the thermocouple. The smallest temperature difference that can be detected by this system is

    A) \[16{}^\circ C\]                  

    B) \[12{}^\circ C\]

    C) \[8{}^\circ C\]                

    D) \[20{}^\circ C\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Thermo-emf of thermocouple\[=25\mu V/{}^\circ C\] Let\[\theta \]be the smallest temperature difference. Therefore, after connecting the thermocouple with the galvanometer, thermo-emf \[E=(25\mu V{{/}^{o}}C)\times \theta {{(}^{o}}C)\] \[=25\theta \times {{10}^{-6}}V\] Potential   drop   developed   across   the galvanometer \[=iR={{10}^{-5}}\times 40\] \[=4\times {{10}^{-4}}V\] \[\therefore \]  \[4\times {{10}^{-4}}=25\theta \times {{10}^{-6}}\] \[\therefore \]  \[\theta =\frac{4}{25}\times {{10}^{2}}={{16}^{o}}C\]


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