Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

IF_THE_PATH_A_CAUSES_MORE_ENTROPY_GENERATION_THAN_PATH_B,_THEN?$

A. path A is more irreversible than path B
B. path A involves more lost work
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
2.

The rate of entropy increase of the control volume ____ or ____ the net rate of entropy transfer to it.$

A. exceeds or is less than
B. exceeds, is equal to
C. is less than, or equal to
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. is less than, or equal to
3.

In an open system, there is a transfer of which of the following quantity?$

A. mass
B. energy
C. entropy
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
4.

The rate at which entropy is transferred out must ____ the rate at which entropy enters the control volume.

A. be less than
B. equal to
C. exceed
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
5.

Mass and energy are conserved quantities, but entropy is generally not conserved.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
6.

Any thermodynamic process is accompanied by entropy generation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
7.

The amount of entropy generation is given by

A. S2+S1+‚à´(dQ/T)
B. S2-S1+‚à´(dQ/T)
C. S2-S1-‚à´(dQ/T)
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
8.

Lost work is given by

A. pdV-dW
B. pdV+dW
C. -pdV-dW
D. pdV*dW
Answer» B. pdV+dW
9.

The entropy increase due to internal irreversibility is also called entropy production or entropy generation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

Entropy increase dS of the system can be expressed as

A. dS=dS(due to external heat interaction)-dS(due to internal irreversibility)
B. dS=dS(due to external heat interaction)+dS(due to internal irreversibility)
C. dS=-dS(due to external heat interaction)-dS(due to internal irreversibility)
D. dS=-dS(due to external heat interaction)+dS(due to internal irreversibility)
Answer» C. dS=-dS(due to external heat interaction)-dS(due to internal irreversibility)
11.

The entropy of any closed system can increase in which if the following way?

A. by heat interaction in which there is entropy transfer
B. dissipative effects or internal irreversibilities
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned