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Which of the following temperature sensors is used in contact-type digital thermometers for measuring body temperature?

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Thermistors are commonly used in digital thermometers for their high sensitivity, fast response time, and accuracy in measuring body temperature.
Updated On: Dec 24, 2025
  • Thermocouple
  • Thermistor
  • Resistance temperature detector
  • Infrared LED-photodetector pair
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Thermistors are temperature-sensitive resistors that change their resistance with temperature. They are highly sensitive to temperature changes and have a fast response time, which makes them ideal for contact-type digital thermometers used to measure body temperature.
Thermocouples, RTDs, and infrared sensors are also temperature sensors, but they are not commonly used in digital thermometers for body temperature measurements due to their different characteristics:
- Thermocouples are used for a wide range of temperatures but have a slower response and less accuracy at lower temperatures compared to thermistors.
- RTDs and infrared sensors are more suitable for industrial or non-contact temperature measurements.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).
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