Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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1.

In a constant volume gas thermometer, the pressure of liquid, at a temperature of 27 C, being measured corresponds to 50cm of mercury. If the temperature increases by 20K, find the pressure.

A. 53.33cm
B. 87.03cm
C. 65.33cm
D. 97.03cm
Answer» B. 87.03cm
2.

What is the value of gas constant?

A. 8.314 kJ mol<sup>-1</sup>K<sup>-1</sup>
B. 8.314 L atm mol<sup>-1</sup>K<sup>-1</sup>
C. 0.0821 L atm mol<sup>-1</sup>K<sup>-1</sup>
D. It is equal to the constant in PV/T = constant
Answer» D. It is equal to the constant in PV/T = constant
3.

What is considered as zero point on the Kelvin scale?

A. -273.15K
B. -273.15 C
C. 0 C
D. -273.15 C
Answer» C. 0 C
4.

What is absolute zero?

A. It is the minimum temperature that has been achieved
B. It is the lowest temperature of air
C. It is -273K
D. It is the temperature at which an ideal gas will have zero pressure, assuming it stays a gas
Answer» E.
5.

For a constant volume gas thermometer select the correct statement.

A. It doesn t use mercury for pressure measurement
B. We actually measure the pressure at constant volume and the scale is calibrated to give the temperature reading
C. Any high density gas can be used
D. Pressure Temp<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. Any high density gas can be used
6.

Why can any low density gas be used in a constant volume gas thermometer?

A. All low density gases show the same expansion behaviour
B. They are easy to handle
C. Their pressure variation is proportional to square of the change in temperature
D. The given statement is not true
Answer» B. They are easy to handle
7.

Boyle s law and Charle s law together form which law?

A. PV/T = constant
B. PV<sup>2</sup>/T = constant
C. PV = constant
D. V/T = constant
Answer» B. PV<sup>2</sup>/T = constant
8.

Boyle s and Charle s law are obeyed by low density gases only. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False