Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 22 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Find the error in specific volume if ideal gas model is used to represent the behaviour of superheated ammonia at 40°C and 500 kPa?

A. 1.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 2.5%
Answer» D. 2.5%
2.

Argon is kept in a 5 m3 tank at −30°C and 3 MPa. Determine the mass using compressibility factor.

A. 208.75 kg
B. 308.75 kg
C. 303.75 kg
D. 203.75 kg
Answer» C. 303.75 kg
3.

The adiabatic efficiency of real compressor can be ____

A. less than unity
B. greater than unity
C. equal to unity
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. equal to unity
4.

The isothermal efficiency is given by

A. Ws/Wc
B. Ws/Wt
C. Wt/Wc
D. Wt/Ws
Answer» D. Wt/Ws
5.

The adiabatic efficiency is given by

A. Ws/Wc
B. Ws/Wt
C. Wt/Wc
D. Wt/Ws
Answer» B. Ws/Wt
6.

When isothermal compression is taken as ideal process, the energy imparted

A. raises the temperature of gas
B. raises the pressure of gas
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
7.

For ɣ>n>1 and for same pressure ratio p2/p1, the maximum work is needed for

A. isothermal compression
B. adiabatic compression
C. polytropic compression
D. all need same work
Answer» C. polytropic compression
8.

THE_ADIABATIC_EFFICIENCY_IS_GIVEN_BY?$

A. Ws/Wc
B. Ws/Wt
C. Wt/Wc
D. Wt/Ws
Answer» B. Ws/Wt
9.

The adiabatic efficiency of real compressor can be ____$

A. less than unity
B. greater than unity
C. equal to unity
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. equal to unity
10.

The_isothermal_efficiency_is_given_by$

A. Ws/Wc
B. Ws/Wt
C. Wt/Wc
D. Wt/Ws
Answer» D. Wt/Ws
11.

Find the volume of ethylene having mass of 125 kg at 7.5 MPa and 296.5 K.

A. 0.369 m<sup>3</sup>
B. 0.669 m<sup>3</sup>
C. 0.569 m<sup>3</sup>
D. 0.469 m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» E.
12.

Find the error in specific volume if ideal gas model is used to represent the behaviour of superheated ammonia at 40°C and 500 kPa?$

A. 1.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 2.5%
Answer» D. 2.5%
13.

Argon is kept in a 5 m3 tank at −30°C and 3 MPa. Determine the mass using compressibility factor.$

A. 208.75 kg
B. 308.75 kg
C. 303.75 kg
D. 203.75 kg
Answer» C. 303.75 kg
14.

For an adiabatic machine, work of compression is greater than enthalpy rise of gas.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
15.

When isothermal compression is taken as ideal process, the energy imparte?

A. raises the temperature of gas
B. raises the pressure of gas
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
16.

In isothermal compression, all work done on gas is transformed into

A. heat added into system
B. heat going out of system
C. internal energy increase
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
17.

For …£>n>1 and for same pressure ratio p2/p1, the maximum work is needed for$

A. isothermal compression
B. adiabatic compression
C. polytropic compression
D. all need same work
Answer» C. polytropic compression
18.

The work of compression is ____ the shaft work.

A. positive of
B. negative of
C. equal to
D. less than
Answer» C. equal to
19.

We use after-coolers to cool the gas which leaves the compressor.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
20.

Which of the following is an advantage of cooling?

A. less pipe friction losses
B. reduction in volume of gas
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
21.

If the gas is cooled during compression, work required will be ____ the adiabatic compression work.

A. more than
B. less than
C. equal to
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. equal to
22.

A gas compression process is

A. adiabatic
B. involves heat transfer
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned