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... measure- ments . There are many definitions of temperature ( see HEAT ; THERMODYNAMICS , PRINCIPLES OF ) . In lay terms , temper- ature is a measure of the hotness or coldness of a system , or a measure of the ability of a system to ...
... measure- ments . There are many definitions of temperature ( see HEAT ; THERMODYNAMICS , PRINCIPLES OF ) . In lay terms , temper- ature is a measure of the hotness or coldness of a system , or a measure of the ability of a system to ...
Page 326
... measure of the temperature of the hot junction . Typical sensi- tivities are ten to 60 microvolts per degree Celsius . Ther- mocouples may be used from very low ( 1 ° K ) to very high ( 3,000 ° C ) temperatures a wider range than any ...
... measure of the temperature of the hot junction . Typical sensi- tivities are ten to 60 microvolts per degree Celsius . Ther- mocouples may be used from very low ( 1 ° K ) to very high ( 3,000 ° C ) temperatures a wider range than any ...
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... measurement , based on the volumetric ton , is required . The volumetric ton is a measure of the capacity of the enclosed space in a ship , one ton equalling 100 cubic feet ( about three cubic metres ) of enclosed space . The volume of ...
... measurement , based on the volumetric ton , is required . The volumetric ton is a measure of the capacity of the enclosed space in a ship , one ton equalling 100 cubic feet ( about three cubic metres ) of enclosed space . The volume of ...
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