Which of the following has negative temperature coefficient?

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  1. Strain gauge
  2. Thermistor
  3. RTD
  4. Thermocouple

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Option 2 : Thermistor
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  • Thermocouple has a constant temperature at one end and is used to measure temperature.
  • Thermistor has a negative temperature coefficient, i.e. when the temperature increases the resistance will decrease.
  • strain gauge is a sensor whose resistance varies with applied force. It converts force, pressure, tension, weight, etc., into a change in electrical resistance which can then be measured.
  • RTD stands for Resistance Temperature Detector. It has a positive value of the temperature coefficient.

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