Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In turbine plants, Otto cycle is more suitable than Brayton cycle.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
2.

Why is Otto cycle more suitable in reciprocating engine field?

A. reciprocating engine field cannot handle large volume of low pressure gas
B. the engine size increases
C. the friction losses become more
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
3.

For the same compression ratio and work capacity, Brayton cycle handles ____ range of volume and ____ range of pressure and temperature than does Otto cycle.

A. larger, smaller
B. smaller, larger
C. both are same
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. smaller, larger
4.

Which of the following is more popular for electricity generation?

A. gas turbine
B. steam power plant
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
5.

A steam power plant works on ____ and a gas turbine works on ____

A. both work on Rankine cycle
B. both work on Brayton cycle
C. Brayton cycle, Rankine cycle
D. Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle
Answer» E.
6.

For Brayton cycle, average specific volume of air that compressor handles is ____ the same of gas in a gas turbine.

A. equal to
B. more than
C. less than
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
7.

In Rankine cycle, working fluid ____ , in Brayton cycle working fluid ____

A. undergoes phase change, remains in gaseous phase
B. remains in gaseous phase, undergoes phase change
C. undergoes phase change, undergoes phase change
D. remains in gaseous phase, remains in gaseous phase
Answer» B. remains in gaseous phase, undergoes phase change
8.

Both Rankine cycle and Brayton cycle consists of two reversible isochores and two reversible adiabatics.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
9.

For the same compression ratio, the efficiency of Brayton cycle is ____ the efficiency of Otto cycle.

A. less than
B. equal to
C. greater than
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. greater than
10.

The efficiency of Brayton cycle depends on

A. compression ratio
B. pressure ratio
C. either compression ratio or pressure ratio
D. both compression ratio and pressure ratio
Answer» D. both compression ratio and pressure ratio
11.

The efficiency of Brayton cycle is given by (rk is the compression ratio)

A. 1/(rk)^(ɣ-1)
B. 1 – 1/(rk)^(ɣ)
C. 1 – 1/(rk)^(ɣ-1)
D. 1/(rk)^(ɣ)
Answer» D. 1/(rk)^(ɣ)
12.

Which of the following is true for the Brayton cycle?

A. first sir is compressed reversibly and adiabatically
B. heat is added reversibly at constant pressure
C. air expands in turbine reversibly and adiabatically
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
13.

The Brayton cycle consists of

A. two reversible isotherms and two reversible isobars
B. two reversible isochores and two reversible adiabatics
C. two reversible isotherms and two reversible isochores
D. two reversible isobars and two reversible adiabatics
Answer» E.
14.

A gas turbine power plant uses

A. Otto cycle
B. Rankine cycle
C. Brayton cycle
D. Diesel cycle
Answer» D. Diesel cycle