Consider the following two statements $A$ and $B$,and identify the correct choice out of the given answers:
$A$. Thermo $e.m.f.$ is minimum at the neutral temperature of a thermocouple.
$B$. When two junctions made of two different metallic wires are maintained at different temperatures,an electric current is generated in the circuit.

  • A
    $A$ is false and $B$ is true.
  • B
    $A$ is true and $B$ is false.
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$ are false.
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$ are true.

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