Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A control mass gives out 10 kJ of energy in the form of heat transfer at 500°C. Find the change in availability of the control mass.

A. −4.14 kJ
B. −5.14 kJ
C. −6.14 kJ
D. −7.14 kJ
Answer» C. −6.14 kJ
2.

Find the availability when 100 kW is delivered at 500 K when the ambient temperature is 300 K.

A. 20 kW
B. 30 kW
C. 40 kW
D. 50 kW
Answer» D. 50 kW
3.

If the process is irreversible, the useful work is less than the maximum.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
4.

Gibbs function G is given by

A. G=H-TS
B. G=U+pV-TS
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
5.

The Helmholtz function F is given by

A. U-TS
B. U+TS
C. -U-TS
D. -U+TS
Answer» B. U+TS
6.

Which of the following is true for an internal combustion engine?

A. the reactants are in pressure and temperature equilibrium with the surroundings
B. the products are in pressure and temperature equilibrium with the surroundings
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
7.

Availability function for a steady flow system is given by

A. H+TS+(m*V*V/2)+(m*g*z)
B. H-TS+(m*V*V/2)+(m*g*z)
C. H-TS-(m*V*V/2)-(m*g*z)
D. H-TS-(m*V*V/2)+(m*g*z)
Answer» C. H-TS-(m*V*V/2)-(m*g*z)
8.

Availability is a composite property.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
9.

The availability(A) of a given system is defined as the ____ work that is obtainable in a process in which system comes to equilibrium with its surroundings.

A. of a given system is defined as the ____ work that is obtainable in a process in which system comes to equilibrium with its surroundings.a) useful work
B. maximum useful work
C. minimum useful work
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. minimum useful work
10.

When we obtain useful work during a process in which a finite system undergoes a change of state, when should that process terminate?

A. when the pressure of system equals the pressure of surroundings
B. when the temperature of system equals the temperature of surroundings
C. when the system has reached the dead state
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.