Q.1

The heat and mechanical energies are mutually convertible. This statement was established by

  • Boyle
  • Charles
  • Joule
  • none of these
Q.2

The isothermal and adiabatic processes are regarded as

  • reversible process
  • irreversible process
  • reversible or irreversible process
  • none of these
Q.3

One molecule of oxygen consists of __________ atoms of oxygen.

  • 2
  • 4
  • 8
  • 16
Q.4

A perpetual motion machine of the first kind is __________ according to first law of thermodynamics.

  • possible
  • impossible
Q.5

When a gas is heated, change takes place in

  • pressure
  • volume
  • temperature
  • all of these
Q.6

A close cycle gas turbine gives __________ efficiency as compared to an open cycle gas turbine.

  • same
  • lower
  • higher
Q.7

Which of the following statement is correct?

  • The increase in entropy is obtained from a given quantity of heat at a low temperature.
  • The change in entropy may be regarded as a measure of the rate of the availability or unavailability of heat for transformation into work.
  • The entropy represents the maximum amount of work obtainable per degree drop in temperature.
  • all of the above
Q.8

The molecular mass expresssed in gram (i.e. 1 g - mole) of all gases, at N. T. P., occupies a volume of

  • 0.224 litres
  • 2.24 litres
  • 22.4 litres
  • 224 litres
Q.9

One reversible heat engine operates betweenK and T2 K and another reversible heat engine operates between T2 K andK. If both the engines have the same heat input and output, then temperature T2 is equal to

  • 800K
  • 1000K
  • 1200K
  • 1400K
Q.10

The condition for the reversibility of a cycle is

  • the pressure and temperature of the working substance must not differ, appreciably, from those of the surroundings at any stage in the process
  • all the processes, taking place in the cycle of operation, must be extremely slow
  • the working parts of the engine must be friction free
  • all of the above
Q.11

In an extensive property of a thermodynamic system

  • extensive heat is transferred
  • extensive work is done
  • extensive energy is utilised
  • none of these
Q.12

The temperature at which the volume of a gas becomes zero is called

  • absolute scale of temperature
  • absolute zero temperature
  • absolute temperature
  • none of these
Q.13

An open cycle gas turbine works on

  • Carnot cycle
  • Otto cycle
  • Joule's cycle
  • Stirling cycle
Q.14

Carnot cycle has maximum efficiency for

  • petrol engine
  • diesel engine
  • reversible engine
  • irreversible engine
Q.15

Stirling cycle consists of

  • two constant volume and two isentropic processes
  • two constant volume and two isothermal processes
  • two constant pressure and two isothermal processes
  • one constant volume, one constant pressure and two isentropic processes
Q.16

In a free expansion process,

  • W1 - 2 = 0
  • Q1 - 2 = 0
  • dU = 0
  • all of these
Q.17

Select the wrong statement

  • A Joule cycle consists of two constant volume and two isentropic processes.
  • An Otto cycle consists of two constant volume and two isentropic processes.
  • An Ericsson cycle consists of two constant pressure and two isothermal processes.
  • all of the above
Q.18

The absolute zero pressure can be attained at a temperature of

  • 0°C
  • 273°C
  • 273 K
  • none of these
Q.19

Stirling cycle consists of

  • two constant volume and two isentropic processes
  • two constant volume and two isothermal processes
  • two constant pressure and two isothermal processes
  • one constant volume, one constant pressure and two isentropic processes
Q.20

The variables which control the physical properties of a perfect gas are

  • pressure exerted by the gas
  • volume occupied by the gas
  • temperature of the gas
  • all of these
Q.21

The heat and work are mutually convertible. This statement is called __________ law of thermodynamics.

  • Second
  • Zeroth
  • First
Q.22

The molecular mass of a substance is the number of times a molecule of that substance is heavier than the hydrogen atom.

  • True
  • False
Q.23

A process, in which the gas is heated or expanded in such a way that the product of its pressure and volume remains constant, is called

  • isothermal process
  • hyperbolic process
  • adiabatic process
  • polytropic process
Q.24

Equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain equal number of molecules. This statement is called Avogadro's law.

  • True
  • False
Q.25

One kg of carbon requires 8/3 kg of oxygen for its complete combustion and produces 11/3 kg of carbon dioxide gas.

  • Agree
  • Disagree
Q.26

To ensure complete and rapid combustion of a fuel, some quantity of air, in excess of the theoretical or minimum air is supplied.

  • Yes
  • No
Q.27

The property of the system, whose value for the entire system is equal to the sum of their values for the individual parts of the system is called extensive property

  • Yes
  • No
Q.28

Charles' law states that all perfect gases change in volume by __________ of its original volume atC for everyC change in temperature, when pressure remains constant.

  • 1/27th
  • 1/93th
  • 1/173th
  • 1/273th
Q.29

The elements are made up of minute and chemically invisible particles as atoms.

  • True
  • False
Q.30

All perfect gases change in volume by 1 / 273th of its original volume at 0°C for every 1°C change in temperature, when the pressure remains constant. This statement is called

  • Boyle's law
  • Charles' law
  • Gay-Lussac law
  • Joule's law
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