Question

When current is passed in antimony-bismuth couple, then

(a) The junction becomes hot when the current is from bismuth to antimony

(b) The junction becomes hot when current flows from antimony to bismuth

(c) Both junctions become hot

(d) Both junctions become cold

Answer

(b) The junction becomes hot when current flows from antimony to bismuth

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