The time constant of a thermocouple is_______________?

A. the time taken to attain the final temperature to be measured

B. the time taken to attain 63.2% of the value of initial temperature difference

C. none of the above

D. the time taken to attain 50% of the value of initial temperature difference

E. determined by the time taken to reach 100C from 0C

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