MCQ
When current is passed in antimony-bismuth couple, then
  • A
    The junction becomes hot when the current is from bismuth to antimony
  • The junction becomes hot when current flows from antimony to bismuth
  • C
    Both junctions become hot
  • D
    Both junctions become cold

Answer

Correct option: B.
The junction becomes hot when current flows from antimony to bismuth
(b) Based on Peltier effect.

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