Crossword Puzzle 6

Random News Summer 2000

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1. "W" is the ratio of an SPRT's resistance at a temperature to its resistance at the __________ point of water.
4. __________ depth affects the accuracy of a PRT.
8. Fixed-point measurements may be adversely affected by a temperature _________ in the furnace.
9. Calibration uncertainty is only one factor in determining total __________.
11. The effect that results from removing a probe directly from a very high temperature to ambient. (two words)
14. Moisture can alter a probe's accuracy when its __________ seal breaks.
15. Because SPRTs are so __________, they must be handled carefully.
16. __________ is uncertain.

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2. Quartz sheaths may be sandblasted to prevent light __________.
3. Average (or not very nice).
5. Greek letter used to represent standard deviations.
6. Atmospheric pressure affects the __________ point of liquid nitrogen.
7. More information is obtained through a rigorous uncertainty __________ than through a TUR.
10. Standard deviations are often used to quantify aspects of __________.
12. Gaussian distribution.
13. Root sum __________.

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