Question 545General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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What is the application for a temperature measuring device known as a pyrometer?

AModerate to high temperature applications such as engine cooling and lubrication.
BExtremely low temperature applications such as cryogenics.
CLow to moderate temperature applications such as refrigeration and air conditioning.
DExtremely high temperature applications such as boiler or engine exhaust temperatures.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Extremely high temperature applications such as boiler or engine exhaust temperatures. A pyrometer is a temperature measuring device that is specifically designed for extremely high temperature applications, such as measuring the temperatures in boilers, furnaces, or engine exhaust systems. Pyrometers can typically measure temperatures from several hundred to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, making them suitable for these types of high-heat environments. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary applications of a pyrometer. Moderate to high temperatures (A), extremely low temperatures (B), and low to moderate temperatures (C) are not the typical use cases for a pyrometer, which is specifically designed for extremely high temperature measurements.

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