The instrument used to regulate temperature to a particular degree is called : (1) Thermostat (2) Thermometer (3) Pyrometer (4) Thermocouple

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(1) Thermostat Explanation: A thermostat is a component which senses the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired set point. At its core, a thermostat is simply the controls used to regulate temperature in a heating system.

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