RRB NTPC · Question 24
The instrument used to regulate temperature to a particular degree is called A. Thermostat B. Thermometer C. Pyrometer D. Thermocouple
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Answer: (C) A
Explanation
A thermostat automatically switches heating or cooling on and off to keep the temperature at a set value, as in irons, refrigerators and air conditioners. A thermometer only measures temperature, a pyrometer measures very high temperatures, and a thermocouple is a temperature sensor.