Thermocouples produce voltage because of the action of two dissimilar metals. The voltage produced depends on the type of metals used and the _____ difference between the junction and the open ends.
A) distance
B) height
C) time
D) temperature

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The voltage produced by a thermocouple depends on the temperature difference between the junction where the two dissimilar metals are joined and the open ends. This is known as the Seebeck effect.

Thermocouples Produce Voltage Because of the Action of Two Dissimilar