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What's the difference between a thermometer and a temperature sensor?
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∙ 11y ago
A temperature probe incorporates a thermocouple in its tip which gives a signal to a piece of electronic kit which translates the signal into a temperature figure. A thermometer is a direct reading instrument which usually incorporates a bulb containing Mercury or another fluid, or it may use a bimetallic strip which bends under temperature changes. A thermometer is good for ambient measurements but not suitable for putting into small spaces or pressure vessels for example. A probe is more versatile.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoA temperature probe incorporates a thermocouple in its tip which gives a signal to a piece of electronic kit which translates the signal into a temperature figure. A thermometer is good for ambient measurements but not suitable for putting into small spaces or pressure vessels for example. A probe is more versatile.
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∙ 11y agoA thermometer has mercury inside it and if the temperature increases, the mercury expands and due to it we come to know that the temperature is increasing. A temperature sensor is a device which is used to sense the temperature. A thermometer consists of a temperature sensor at the top and the mercury meter below it.
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∙ 15y agoA temperature probe is a digital thermometer.
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∙ 14y agowhat is a temperature probe that im trying to work out for my science homework......any idea........... thnks
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∙ 11y agoIts a probe that has to do with temperature
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