7 Basic Types of Temperature Measuring Sensors

What is the energy level of matter that can be evidenced by some change in that matter?

• Density

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Volume

Which type of sensor measures temperature by sensing a change in resistance?

• Resistive Temperature Devices

• Bimetallic Devices

• Infrared Sensors

• Thermocouples

Which temperature measuring device is non-contacting and measures temperature based on radiation?

• Thermometers

• Bimetallic Devices

• Infrared Sensors

• Change-of-State Sensors

What type of sensor takes advantage of the expansion of metals when they are heated?

• Thermocouples

• Resistive Temperature Devices

• Bimetallic Devices

• Silicon Diode

Which temperature measuring device is known for its liquid expansion properties?

• Silicon Diode

• Thermocouples

• Thermometers

• Change-of-State Sensors

What type of sensor measures a change in the state of a material brought about by a change in temperature?

• Change-of-State Sensors

• Resistive Temperature Devices

• Infrared Sensors

• Thermocouples

Which temperature measuring device is a small, rugged, nonelectrical indicator that continuously updates temperature measurement?

• Change-of-State Sensors

• Thermocouples

• Silicon Diode

• Resistive Temperature Devices

What is the device that has been developed specifically for the cryogenic temperature range?

• Infrared Sensors

• Bimetallic Devices

• Silicon Diode

• Thermocouples

Which type of sensor indicates temperature measurement with a change in voltage?

• Resistive Temperature Devices

• Infrared Sensors

• Thermocouples

• Bimetallic Devices

What is the characteristic of matter that changes with temperature and is used by resistive temperature measuring devices?

• Pressure

• Volume

• Resistance

• Density