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.

According to the Boltzmann,

A. he introduced the thermodynamic probability with each state
B. increase in entropy implies that the system proceeds by itself towards a state of higher thermodynamic probability
C. an irreversible process goes on happening until the most probable is achieved
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
2.

When does the entropy of a system become zero?

A. W=0
B. W=1
C. W=-1
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. W=-1
3.

In the reversible adiabatic expansion of a gas the increase in disorder due to an increase in volume is compensated by the decrease in disorder due to a decrease in temperature.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
4.

When heat is imparted to a system,

A. the disorderly motion of molecules increases
B. the entropy of the system increases
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
5.

When work is dissipated into internal energy, what is the change in the disorderly motion of molecules.

A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains same
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains same
6.

Orderly energy can be easily converted into disorderly energy.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
7.

At equilibrium, the isolated system exists at the peak of the entropy-hill and

A. dS=-1
B. dS=1
C. dS=infinity
D. dS=0
Answer» E.
8.

When the potential gradient is ____, the entropy change of the universe is ____

A. large, zero
B. infinitesimal, zero
C. infinitesimal, negative
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. infinitesimal, negative
9.

A process always occurs in such a direction as to cause an increase in the entropy of the universe.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

Only those processes are possible in nature which would give an entropy ____ for the system and the surroundings together.

A. decrease
B. increase
C. remains same
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains same
11.

The equation W= vdp holds good for

A. work-producing machine like an engine or turbine
B. work-absorbing machine like a pump or a compressor
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned