Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 20 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 two bodies were allowed to reach thermal equilibrium, one by heat conduction and other by operating a Carnot engine between them and extracting work, the final equilibrium temperatures would be different.

A. this is because of the lower value of the total internal energy
B. this is because of the higher value of the total internal energy
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. this is because of the higher value of the total internal energy
2.

The ___ in entropy in an irreversible change is a measure of the extent to which energy ___ in that change.

A. decrease, degrades
B. increase, degrades
C. increase, increases
D. decrease, increases
Answer» C. increase, increases
3.

When a gas is throttled adiabatically from a high to a low pressure,

A. the enthalpy remains same
B. there is degradation of energy
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
4.

If the first law is the conservation of energy, then the second law is called the law of degradation of energy.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
5.

At ambient temperature, exergy of the fluid is

A. neagtive
B. positive
C. infinity
D. zero
Answer» E.
6.

The available energy of a system ___ as its temperature or pressure decreases and approaches that of the surroundings.

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains constant
7.

The exergy of a fluid at a higher temperature is ___ than that at a lower temperature and ___ as the temperature decreases.

A. less, increases
B. more, increases
C. more, decreases
D. less, decreases
Answer» D. less, decreases
8.

When a gas is throttled adiabatically from a high to a low pressure,$

A. the enthalpy remains same
B. there is degradation of energy
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
9.

If_the_first_law_is_the_conservation_of_energy,_then_the_second_law_is_called_the_law_of_degradation_of$

A.
B. true
Answer» B. true
10.

Adequate insulation is not that important for low temperature fluids.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
11.

If two bodies were allowed to reach thermal equilibrium, one by heat conduction and other by operating a Carnot engine between them and extracting work, the final equilibrium temperatures would

A.
B. this is because of the lower value of the total internal energy
C. this is because of the higher value of the total internal energy
Answer» B. this is because of the lower value of the total internal energy
12.

The_____in_entropy_in_an_irreversible_change_is_a_measure_of_the_extent_to_which_energy_____in_that

A.
B. decrease, degrades
C. increase, degrades
Answer» C. increase, degrades
13.

At ambient temperature, exergy of the fluid i?

A. neagtive
B. positive
C. infinity
D. zero
Answer» E.
14.

The available energy of a system ___ as its temperature or pressure decreases and approaches that of

A.
B. increases
C. decreases
Answer» C. decreases
15.

The second law affixes a quality to energy of a system at any state.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
16.

The exergy of a fluid at a higher temperature is ___ than that at a lower temperature and ___ as the

A.
B. less, increases
C. more, increases
Answer» D.
17.

The loss of exergy is more when,

A. the heat loss occurs at a higher temperature
B. the heat loss occurs at a lower temperature
C. depends on the process
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. the heat loss occurs at a lower temperature
18.

Adequate insulation must be provided for high temperature fluids.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
19.

For an infinitesimal reversible process at constant pressure,

A. dS=m*dT/T
B. dS=Cp*dT/T
C. dS=m*dT/T
D. dS=m*Cp*dT/T
Answer» E.
20.

A hot gas flowing through a pipeline can be considered as a

A. reversible process
B. irreversible process
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned