In an electronic circuit, a thermocouple can be used to ____.
open or close a circuit at a designated temperature
link the temperature of one component in the circuit to that of another component in the circuit
increase or decrease the temperature of a component in the circuit
keep the circuit at a designated safe temperature
Detailed Explanation
A thermocouple is a temperature sensor that consists of two wires made from different conductors. The junction of these two wires produces a voltage based on the temperature difference between them and can be used like a switch to open or close the circuit at a designated temperature.
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