Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The normal force exerted per unit area by the gas on the walls of container is

A. energy
B. temperature
C. friction
D. pressure
Answer» E.
2.

The insulator which is placed between two plates of capacitor is

A. dielectric
B. electric
C. resistor
D. inductor
Answer» B. electric
3.

Object moving along a circular path is

A. not in equilibrium
B. in equilibrium
C. none of above
D. not moving with constant speed
Answer» B. in equilibrium
4.

The most appropriate instrument for the measurement of internal and external diameter of a tube is

A. micrometer screw gauge
B. Vernier calipers
C. measuring tape
D. meter rule
Answer» C. measuring tape
5.

While Young's modulus 'E' relates to change in length and bulk modulus 'K' relates to change in volume, modulus of rigidity 'G' relates to change in:

A. density
B. weight
C. temperature
D. shape
Answer» E.
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_STATEMENT_IS_TRUE?_(C_IS_THE_SPECIFIC_HEAT_AT_CONSTANT_VOLUME)?$

A. the equation du=c*dT holds good for an ideal gas for any process
B. for gases other than ideal ones, the equation holds true for a constant volume process only
C. for an ideal gas c is constant and hence Δu=c*ΔT
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

Characteristic gas constant is given by (here cp=specific heat at constant pressure and cv is the specific heat at constant volume)$

A. R=cv – cp
B. R=cp + cv
C. R=cp – cv
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
8.

Which_of_the_following_statement_is_correct_for_an_ideal_gas?$

A. h=u+pv
B. h=u+RT
C. h=f(T)
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
9.

For an ideal gas, internal energy is a function of temperature only?

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

At constant temperature, (u being the internal energy)

A. u change when v or p changes
B. u does not change when v or p changes
C. u does not change when t changes
D. u always remains constant
Answer» C. u does not change when t changes
11.

For real gases,

A. specific heats vary appreciably with temperature
B. specific heats vary little with pressure
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
12.

Specific heats are constant for an ideal gas.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
13.

The equation of state of an ideal gas is given by

A. pV=mRT, here R is characteristic gas constant
B. pV=nRT, here R is universal gas constant
C. pV=NKT
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
14.

The value of universal gas constant is

A. 8.2353
B. 8.3143
C. 8.5123
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. 8.5123
15.

An ideal gas is one which obeys the law pv=RT at all pressures and temperatures.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false