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.

A piston-cylinder device initially contains air at 150 kPa and 27 C. At this state, the volume is 400 litre. The mass of the piston is such that a 350 kPa pressure is required to move it. The air is now heated until its volume has doubled. Determine the total heat transferred to the air.

A. 747 kJ
B. 757 kJ
C. 767 kJ
D. 777 kJ
Answer» D. 777 kJ
2.

A piston cylinder contains air at 600 kPa, 290 K and a volume of 0.01m^3. A constant pressure process gives 54 kJ of work out. Find the final volume of the air.

A. 0.05 m^3
B. 0.01 m^3
C. 0.10 m^3
D. 0.15 m^3
Answer» D. 0.15 m^3
3.

The proof that work done in all reversible processes is same can be done by violating Kelvin-Planck statement.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
4.

The work done by a closed system in a reversible process is always ___ that done in an irreversible process.

A. less than or more than
B. equal to
C. less than
D. more than
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following is mostly neglected while doing calculations for finding maximum work?

A. KE
B. PE
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
6.

Which of the following is true for a closed system?

A. mass entering = mass leaving
B. mass does not enter or leave the system
C. mass entering can be more or less than the mass leaving
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. mass entering can be more or less than the mass leaving
7.

Which of the following is true for a steady flow system?

A. mass entering = mass leaving
B. mass does not enter or leave the system
C. mass entering can be more or less than the mass leaving
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. mass does not enter or leave the system
8.

In an open system, for maximum work, the process must be entirely

A. irreversible
B. reversible
C. adiabatic
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. adiabatic
9.

Work done in all reversible processes is equal.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

For a process from state 1 to state 2, heat transfer in an irreversible process is given by

A. Q for irreversible=(To)*(S1-S2)
B. Q for irreversible>(To)*(S1-S2)
C. Q for irreversible<(To)*(S1-S2)
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
11.

For a process from state 1 to state 2, heat transfer in a reversible process is given by

A. Q for reversible=(To)*(S1-S2)
B. Q for reversible=(To)*(S2-S1)
C. Q for reversible=(To)/(S1-S2)
D. Q for reversible=(To)/(S2-S1)
Answer» C. Q for reversible=(To)/(S1-S2)