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thermoelectromotive force

Term : thermoelectromotive force

What is 'thermoelectromotive force'? What does 'thermoelectromotive force' mean?

Definition

If different metals are attached at both ends and the temperatures where the metals are connected are held at different temperatures, current will flow in one direction in the circuit. The electromotive force that causes this current is called thermoelectromotive force.

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