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Temperature
A temperature gauge is a device used to indicate the temperature of an item being monitored. Common
methods of measuring temperature include bimetallic strip (the bending of which increases with temperature)
and the thermocouple which produces an electronic voltage that depends on the temperature.
Temperature switch are generally used in industry for limiting temperature. They monitor the temperature
of machinery and equipment and, for example, switch off machinery if it overheats or switch on a fan to
cool the equipment.