MCQ
For a given temperature difference, which of the following pairs will generate maximum thermo e.m.f.
- ✓Antimony-bismuth
- BSilver-gold
- CIron-copper
- DLead-nickel
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Antimony-bismuth
(a) As a rule, more the metals are separated from each other in the thermoelectric series, the greater will be the thermo emf.
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