Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 156 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

151.

In order that a cycle be reversible, following must be satisfied

A. free expansion or friction resisted expansion/compression process should not be encountered
B. when heat is being absorbed, temperature of hot source and working substance should be same
C. when heat is being rejected, temperature of cold source and working substance should be same
D. All options are correct
Answer» E.
152.

In which of the following situations, the entropy change is negative?

A. Air expands isothermally from 6 bar to 3 bar
B. Air is compressed to half of it volume at constant pressure
C. Air is supplied with heat at constant volume till its pressure is doubled
D. Air expands adiabatically from 6 bar to 3 bar
Answer» C. Air is supplied with heat at constant volume till its pressure is doubled
153.

A_CYCLIC_MACHINE,_AS_SHOWN_BELOW,_RECEIVES_325_KJ_FROM_A_1000_K_ENERGY_RESERVOIR._IT_REJECTS_125_KJ_TO_A_400_K_ENERGY_RESERVOIR_AND_THE_CYCLE_PRODUCES_200KJ_OF_WORK_AS_OUTPUT._IS_THIS_CYCLE_REVERSIBLE,_IRREVERSIBLE,_OR_IMPOSSIBLE??$

A. reversible
B. irreversible
C. impossible
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
154.

A car engine operates with a thermal efficiency of 35%. Assume the air-conditioner has a coefficient of performance of 3 working as a refrigerator cooling the inside using engine shaft work to drive it. How much fuel energy should be spend extra to remove 1 kJ from the inside?$

A. 0.752 kJ
B. 0.952 kJ
C. 0.852 kJ
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. 0.852 kJ
155.

In a cryogenic experiment you need to keep a container at -125°C although it gains 100 W due to heat transfer. What is the smallest motor you would need for a heat pump absorbing heat from the container and rejecting heat to the room at 20°C?$#

A. 97.84 kW
B. 98.84 kW
C. 99.84 kW
D. 95.84 kW
Answer» B. 98.84 kW
156.

An air-conditioner provides 1 kg/s of air at 15°C cooled from outside atmospheric air at 35°C. Estimate the amount of power needed to operate the air-conditioner?#

A. 1.09 kW
B. 1.19 kW
C. 1.29 kW
D. 1.39 kW
Answer» E.