Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

We can get a tertiary cycle if a sulphur dioxide cycle is added to mercury-steam cycle.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
2.

In a mercury-steam cycle, mercury cycle is called ____ and steam cycle is called ____

A. bottoming cycle, topping cycle
B. topping cycle, bottoming cycle
C. both are called bottoming cycle
D. both are called topping cycle
Answer» C. both are called bottoming cycle
3.

Initially in a reciprocating steam engine,

A. a binary cycle was used
B. steam was used in the high temperature
C. ammonia or sulphur dioxide was used in the low temperature range
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
4.

IN_A_MERCURY-STEAM_CYCLE,_MERCURY_CYCLE_IS_CALLED______AND_STEAM_CYCLE_IS_CALLED_____?$

A. bottoming cycle, topping cycle
B. topping cycle, bottoming cycle
C. both are called bottoming cycle
D. both are called topping cycle
Answer» C. both are called bottoming cycle
5.

We_can_get_a_tertiary_cycle_if_a_sulphur_dioxide_cycle_is_added_to_mercury-steam_cycle.$

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
6.

Initially in a reciprocating steam engine?

A. a binary cycle was used
B. steam was used in the high temperature
C. ammonia or sulphur dioxide was used in the low temperature range
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

When mercury cycle is added to the steam cycle,

A. the mean temperature of heat addition increases
B. efficiency decreases
C. maximum pressure is high
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. efficiency decreases
8.

To vaporize one kg of water, ____ kg of mercury must condense.

A. 5-6
B. 6-7
C. 7-8
D. 8-9
Answer» D. 8-9
9.

In a binary cycle, ____ cycles with ____ working fluid are coupled.

A. two, same
B. two, different
C. three, same
D. three, different
Answer» C. three, same
10.

Why is mercury unsuitable at low temperatures?

A. its saturation pressure becomes very high
B. its specific volume is very low at such a high pressure
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» E.
11.

Mercury is a better fluid in high temperature range.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
12.

Which of the following fluid can be used in place of water?

A. diphenyl ether
B. aluminium bromide
C. mercury
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.