12 - Thermodynamics

Recommended MCQs - 118 Questions -
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Types of Processes - Level I Q4. If an ideal gas undergoes two processes at constant
volumes V and V as shown in the pressure-
1 2
Q1. In thermodynamic processes, which of the following temperature (P-T) diagram, then:
statements is not true?
1. In an adiabatic process the system is insulated from
the surroundings.
2. In an isochoric process the pressure remains constant.
3. In an isothermal process the temperature remains
constant.
4. In an adiabatic process, P V =constant.
γ
Q2. A polyatomic gas (γ =

4
3
) is compressed to 1
8
of
its volume adiabatically. If its initial pressure is P0, its
new pressure will be 1. V = V
1 2
1. 8 P0 2. V > V
1 2
2. 16 P0 3. V < V
1 2
4. V ≥ V
3. 6 P0 1 2
4. 2 P0 Q5. Which of the following graph shows the variation of

pressure P with volume V for an ideal gas at a constant
Q3. Thermodynamic processes are indicated in the temperature?
following diagram.
1.
2.
Match the following:
column-I column-II
P. Process-I (a) Adiabatic
Q. Process-II (b) Isobaric
R. Process-III (c) Isochoric
S. Process-IV (d) Isothermal
1. P → a , Q → c , R → d , S → b
2. P → c , Q → a , R → d , S → b 3.
3. P → c , Q → d , R → b , S → a
4. P → c , Q → d , R → b , S → a
4.
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Q6. Which one of the following processes is reversible? Q11. In the following figures, four curves A, B, C and D,
1. Transfer of heat by radiation are shown. The curves are:
2. Transfer of heat by conduction
3. Isothermal compression
4. Electrical heating of a nichrome wire
Q7. An ideal gas at 27°C is compressed adiabatically to

8
27
of its original volume. If γ = , then the rise in
5
temperature will be:

1. 450 K
2. 375 K 1. isothermal for A and D while adiabatic for B and C.
3. 225 K 2. adiabatic for A and C while isothermal for B and D.
4. 405 K 3. isothermal for A and B while adiabatic for C and D.
4. isothermal for A and C while adiabatic for B and D.
Q8. Can two isothermal curves cut each other?
1. Never Q12. A monoatomic ideal gas, initially at temperature
2. Yes T1, is enclosed in a cylinder fitted with a frictionless
3. They will cut when the temperature is 0°C. piston. The gas is allowed to expand adiabatically to a
4. Yes, when the pressure is equal to the critical temperature T by releasing the piston suddenly. If L
2 1
pressure.
and L2 are the lengths of the gas column before and after
Q9. A monoatomic gas at a pressure P, having a volume expansion, respectively, then T1/ T2 is given by -
V, expands isothermally to a volume 2V and then 2/3
1. ( )
L1
adiabatically to a volume 16V. The final pressure of the L2
gas is: (Take: γ= 5/3) 2.

L1
1. 64 P L2
L2
2. 32 P 3. L1
3. P/64 2/3
4. ( )
L2
4. 16 P L1
Q10. The initial pressure and volume of a gas are P and Q13. A gas performs the minimum work when it
V, respectively. First, it is expanded isothermally to expands:
volume 4V and then compressed adiabatically to volume 1. Isochorically
V. The final pressure of the gas will be: 2. Isobarically
[Given: γ = 1. 5 ] 3. Adiabatically
1. 1P 3. Isothermally
2. 2P
3. 4P Q14. When a bicycle tyre suddenly bursts, the air inside
4. 8P the tyre expands. This process is:
1. isothermal
2. adiabatic
3. isobaric
4. isochoric
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Q15. The pressure and volume of a gas are changed as Q20. A pressure (P) versus volume (V) graph is
shown in the P-V diagram. The temperature of the gas obtained for an ideal gas from state A to State B (as
will: shown in the figure below). Which of the following is
the correct statement?
1. increase as it goes from A to B. 1. The temperature of gas increases continuously.

2. increase as it goes from B to C. 2. The temperature of gas decreases continuously.
3. remain constant during these changes. 3. The temperature first increases, then decreases.
4. decrease as it goes from D to A. 4. The temperature first decreases, then increases
Types of Processes - Level II Q21. A closed hollow insulated cylinder is filled with
gas at 0°C and also contains an insulated piston of
negligible weight and negligible thickness at the middle
Q16. The pressure and density of a diatomic gas
point. The gas on one side of the piston is heated to
(γ = 7/5) changes adiabatically from (P, d) to (P', d').
100°C. If the piston moves 5 cm, the length of the
Ifd'
d
= 32, then
P'
P
should be hollow cylinder will be:
1. 1/128 1. 13.65 cm
2. 32 2. 27.3 cm
3. 128 3. 38.6 cm
4. None of the above 4. 64.6 cm
Q17. At a pressure of 2 atmospheres, a mass of diatomic

gas (γ = 1.4), is compressed adiabatically, causing its
temperature to rise from 27ºC to 927ºC. The pressure of
the gas in the final state is:
1. 8 atm
2. 28 atm
3. 68.7 atm
4. 256 atm
Q18. In isothermal expansion, the pressure is determined

by
1. Temperature only
2. Compressibility only
3. Both temperature and compressibility
4. None of these
Q19. The volume of air increases by 5% in its

adiabatical expansion. The percentage decrease in its
pressure will be
1. 5%
2. 6%
3. 7%
4. 8%
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Work Done by a Gas - Level I Q24. One mole of an ideal gas expands at a constant
temperature of 300 K from an initial volume of 10 litres
Q22. The figure shows the P-V diagram of an ideal gas to a final volume of 20 litres. The work done in
undergoing a change of state from A to B. Four different expanding the gas is equal to
paths I, II, III and IV, as shown in the figure, may lead to (R = 8.31 J/mole-K)
the same change of state. 1. 750 joules
2. 1728 joules
3. 1500 joules
4. 3456 joules
Q25. A given mass of gas expands from state A to state

B by three paths, 1, 2 and 3, as shown in the figure. If
W , W1 and W respectively be the work done by the
2 3
gas along the three paths, then:
a. The change in internal energy is the same in cases IV

and III but not in cases I and II.
b. The change in internal energy is the same in all four 1. W1 > W2 > W3
cases 2. W1 < W2 < W3
c. Work done is maximum in case I. 3. W1 = W2 = W3
d. Work done is minimum in case II. 4. W1 < W2 = W3
Which of the following option contains only correct
statements? Q26. A gas is compressed isothermally to half its initial
1. (b, c, d) volume. The same gas is compressed separately through
2. (a, d) an adiabatic process until its volume is again reduced to
3. (b, c) half. Then -
4. (a, c, d) 1. compressing the gas through an adiabatic process will
require more work to be done.
Q23. Work done during the given cycle is: 2. compressing the gas isothermally or adiabatically will
require the same amount of work to be done.
3. which of the case (whether compression through
isothermal or through the adiabatic process) requires
more work to be done will depend upon the atomicity of
the gas.
4. compressing the gas isothermally will require more
work to be done.
1. 4P V 0 0
2. 2P V 0 0
3. P V
1
2
0 0
4. P V0 0
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Q27. The pressure-temperature (P-T) graph for two Q30. In an adiabatic process, the graph for work done
processes, A and B, in a system is shown in the figure. versus change of temperature ∆T will be:
If W and W are work done by the gas in process A
1 2
and B respectively, then:
1.
1. W 1 =W2
2. W 1 <W2
2.
3. W 1 >W2
4. W 1 =-W 2
Q28. An ideal gas is compressed to half its initial

volume by means of several processes. Which of the
following processes results in the maximum work being
done on the gas?
1. Adiabatic 3.
2. Isobaric
3. Isochoric
4. Isothermal
Q29. The pressure of a monoatomic gas increases

linearly from 4 × 10 N/m2 to 8 × 10 N/m2 when its
5 5
volume increases from 0.2 m3 to 0.5 m3. The work done 4.

by the gas is:
1. 2. 8 × 10 J
5
Q31. Two identical samples of a gas are allowed to
2. 1. 8 × 10 J
6
expand, (i) isothermally and (ii) adiabatically. Work
3. 1. 8 × 10 J
5
done will be:
4. 1. 8 × 10 J
2
1. more in the isothermal process.
2. more in the adiabatic process.
3. equal in both processes.
4. None of the above.
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Q32. 0.04 mole of an ideal monatomic gas is allowed to Q34. One mole of an ideal gas at an initial temperature
expand adiabatically so that its temperature changes of T K does 6R joules of work adiabatically. If the ratio
from 800 K to 500 K. The work done during expansion of specific heats of this gas at constant pressure and at
is nearly equal to constant volume is 5/3, the final temperature of the gas
will be:
1. (T + 2.4)K
2. (T – 2.4)K
3. (T + 4)K
4. (T – 4)K
Q35. The PV diagram of an ideal gas is shown in the

figure. The work done by the gas in the process
1 → 2 → 3 → 4 is given by:
1. 129.6 J
2. −129.6 J
3. 149.6 J
4. −149.6 J
Work Done by a Gas - Level II

Q33. An ideal gas is taken from point A to point B, as
shown in the P-V diagram. The work done in the process
is 1.
9 P 0 V0
'
2
2.
15
P0 V0
2
13 P0 V0
3. 2
3 P 0 V0
4. 2
Q36. The work done for the given process AB is:
1. (P A − PB )(VB − VA )
2. 1
2
(PB − PA )(VB + VA )
3. 1
2
(PB − PA )(VB − VA )
4. 1
(PB + PA )(VB − VA )
1. 6P 0 V0
2
2. 5P 0 V0
3. 3P 0 V0
4. 2P 0 V0
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Molar Specific Heat - Level I Q41. If n moles of an ideal gas is heated at a constant
pressure from 50°C to 100°C, the increase in the internal
Q37. An ideal gas goes from A to B via two processes, l energy Cp
of the gas will be:
and ll, as shown. If ΔU and ΔU are the changes in (
1 2 = γ and R = gas constant)
Cv
internal energies in processes I and II, respectively, then

1.
50 nR
(P: pressure, V: volume) γ−1
2.
100 nR
γ−1
50 nγR
3. γ−1
25 nγR
4. γ−1
Q42. In the P-V graph shown for an ideal diatomic gas,

the change in the internal energy is:
1. ΔU > ΔU 1 2
2. ΔU < ΔU 1 2
3. ΔU = ΔU 1 2
4. ΔU ≤ ΔU 1 2
Q38. If a gas changes volume from 2 litres to 10 litres at 1. 3
2
P(V2 − V1 )
a constant temperature of 300K, then the change in its 2.

5
P(V2 − V1 )
internal energy will be: 2
1. 12 J 3. 3
2
P(V1 − V2 )
2. 24 J 4.
7
P(V1 − V2 )
2
3. 36 J
4. 0 J Q43. If the ratio of specific heat of a gas at constant
pressure to that at constant volume is γ, the change in
Q39. The incorrect relation is: internal energy of a mass of gas, when the volume
(where symbols have their usual meanings) changes from V to 2V at constant pressure, P is
γR
1. C P =
γ−1
1. R/(γ − 1)
2. C − C
P V = R
2. PV
Pf Vf −Pi Vi 3. PV /(γ − 1)
3. ΔU = 1−γ
4. PV(γ − 1)
4. C V =
R
γ−1
Q44. When an ideal diatomic gas is heated at constant

Q40. If 3 moles of a monoatomic gas do 150 J of work pressure, the fraction of the heat energy supplied which
when it expands isobarically, then a change in its increases the internal energy of the gas is
internal energy will be: 1. 2
1. 100 J 2.
3
2. 225 J 5
3. 400 J 3. 3
4. 450 J 4. 5
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Q45. The pressure in a monoatomic gas increases Q49. The volume (V) of a monatomic gas varies with its
linearly from 4 atm to 8 atm when its volume increases temperature (T), as shown in the graph. The ratio of
from 0.2 m to 0.5 m . The increase in internal energy
3 3
work done by the gas to the heat absorbed by it when
will be- it undergoes a change from state A to state B will be:
1. 480 kJ
2. 550 kJ
3. 200 kJ
4. 100 kJ
Q46. If 32 gm of O at 27°C is mixed with 64 gm of O

2 2
at 327°C in an adiabatic vessel, then the final

temperature of the mixture will be:
1. 200°C
2. 227°C
3. 314. 5°C 1. 2
4. 235. 5°C
5
2.
2
Q47. Two cylinders contain the same amount of an ideal 3.

1
monoatomic gas. The same amount of heat is given to 4. 2
two cylinders. If the temperature rise in cylinder A is T0, 7
then the temperature rise in cylinder B will be:

Molar Specific Heat - Level II
Q50. During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas
is found to be proportional to the cube of its temperature.
The ratio of CP/CV for the gas is equal to:
1. 4/3
2. 2
3. 5/3
4. 3/2
1. T 4
3
0
Q51. A monoatomic gas is supplied with the heat Q very
2. 2T 0
slowly, keeping the pressure constant. The work done by
T0 the gas will be
3. 2
1. Q 2
4.
5 3
T0
2.
3
3
Q
5
Q48. The specific heat of a gas in an isothermal process 3.

2
Q
5
is 4. 1
Q
5
1. Infinite
2. Zero
3. Negative
4. Remains constant
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Q52. The variation of molar heat capacity at constant Q55. Under isothermal conditions, the volumes of ideal
volume C with temperature T for a monatomic gas is:
V gas A and actual gas B grow from V to 2 V. The increase
in internal energy:
1. will be the same in both A and B.
2. will be zero in both the gases.
3. of B will be more than that of A.
4. of A will be more than that of B.
First Law of Thermodynamics - Level I

1.
Q56. The first law of thermodynamics is based on:
1. the concept of temperature.
2. the concept of conservation of energy.
3. the concept of working of heat engine.
4. the concept of entropy.
Q57. When a system is moved from state a to state b

along the path acb, it is discovered that the system
2.
absorbs 200 J of heat and performs 80 J of work. Along
the path adb, heat absorbed Q = 144 J. The work done
along the path adb is:
3.
4. 1. 6 J
2. 12 J
Q53. The molar heat capacity in case of a diatomic gas 3. 18 J
Q 4. 24 J
if it does a work of when heat Q is supplied to it is:
4
1. 2
5
R Q58. Two cylinders, A and B, of equal capacity are
2. R
5 connected to each other via a stopcock. A contains gas at
2
a standard temperature and pressure. B is completely
3. R 10
3
evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. If
4. R
6
the stopcock is suddenly opened, then the change in
7
internal energy of the gas is:
Q54. Which of the following is true for the molar heat 1. 0
capacity of an ideal gas? 2. 5 J
1. It cannot be negative. 3. 1 J
2. It has only two values (C and C ). 4. 3 J
P V
3. It can have any value.

4. It cannot be zero.
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Q59. We consider a thermodynamic system. If ∆U Q64. 1 kg of gas does 20 kJ of work and receives 16 kJ
represents the increase in its internal energy and W the of heat when it is expanded between two states. The
work done by the system, which of the following second kind of expansion can be found between the
statements is true? same initial and final states, which requires a heat input
1. ∆U = –W in an isothermal process of 9 kJ. The work done by the gas in the second
2. ∆U = W in an isothermal process expansion will be:
3. ∆U = –W in an adiabatic process 1. 32 kJ
4. ∆U = W in an adiabatic process 2. 5 kJ
3. -4 kJ
Q60. The latent heat of vaporisation of water is 2240 4. 13 kJ
J/gm. If the work done in the process of expansion of 1 g
is 168 J, then the increase in internal energy is: Q65. If a gas undergoes the change in its
1. 2408 J thermodynamic state from A to B via two different
2. 2240 J paths, as shown in the given pressure (P) versus volume
3. 2072 J (V) graph, then:
4. 1904 J
Q61. An ideal gas goes from state A to state B via three

different processes, as indicated in the P-V diagram. If
Q , Q , Q
1 2 indicates the heat absorbed by the gas
3
along the three processes and ΔU , Δ U , Δ U

1 2 3
indicates the change in internal energy along the three

processes respectively, then
1. the temperature of the gas decreases in path 1 from A

to B.
2. the heat absorbed by the gas in path 1 is greater than
in path 2.
3. the heat absorbed by the gas in path 2 is greater than
1. Q 1 > Q2 > Q3 and Δ U1 = Δ U2 = Δ U3
in path 1.
2. Q 3 > Q2 > Q1 and Δ U1 = Δ U2 = Δ U3
4. the change in internal energy in path 1 is greater than
3. Q 1 = Q2 = Q3 and Δ U1 > ΔU2 > ΔU3
in path 2.
4. Q 3 > Q2 > Q1 and Δ U1 > ΔU2 > ΔU3
Q66. Heat is supplied to a diatomic gas in an isochoric
Q62. A system is taken from state A to state B along two process. The ratio ΔQ : ΔU is: (symbols have usual
different paths, 1 and 2. If the heat absorbed and work meanings)
done by the system along these two paths are 1. 5 : 3
Q , Q and W , W respectively, then
1 2 1 2
2. 5: 2
1. Q = Q
1 2
3. 1: 1
2. W = W
1 2
4. 5: 7
3. Q 1 − W1 = Q2 − W2
4. Q 1 + W1 = Q2 + W2
Q67. The work done by an ideal diatomic gas in its
sudden expansion is 20 J. The change in the internal
energy of the gas will be:
Q63. An ideal monoatomic gas (γ = ) absorbs 50 1. 20 J
5
cal in an isochoric process. The increase in internal 2. 0 J

energy of the gas is: 3. −20 J
1. 20 cal 4. −15 J
2. Zero
3. 50 cal
4. 30 cal
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Q68. A sample of 0.1 g of water at 100 C and normal

0
Q72. The figure below shows two paths that may be
pressure (1.013 × 105 Nm–2) requires 54 cal of heat taken by a gas to go from state A to state C. In process
energy to convert it into steam at 100 C . If the volume
0 AB, 400 J of heat is added to the system and in process
of the steam produced is 167.1 cc, then the change in BC, 100 J of heat is added to the system. The heat
internal energy of the sample will be: absorbed by the system in the process AC will be-
1. 104.3 J
2. 208.7 J
3. 42.2 J
4. 84.5 J
Q69. In an adiabatic expansion of a gas, if the initial and

final temperatures are T1 and T2, respectively, then the
change in internal energy of the gas is
1. nR
γ−1
(T2 − T1 )
2. nR
γ−1
(T1 − T2 )
3. nR(T1 – T2)
4. Zero
1. 380 J
Q70. Find out the total heat given to diatomic gas in the 2. 500 J
process A→B→C : (B→C is isothermal) 3. 460 J
4. 300 J
Q73. The degree of freedom per molecule for a gas on

average is 8. If the gas performs 100 J of work when it
expands under constant pressure, then the amount of
heat absorbed by the gas is:
1. 500 J
2. 600 J
3. 20 J
4. 400 J
First Law of Thermodynamics - Level II

1. P V + 2P V ln 2
0 0 0 0
2. P V + 2P V ln 2
1
2
0 0 0 0 Q74. If ΔQ and ΔW represent the heat supplied to the
3. P V + 2P V ln 2
5 system and the work done on the system, respectively,
0 0 0 0
2
then the first law of thermodynamics can be written as:
4. 3P V + 2P V ln 2
0 0 0 0
1. ΔQ = ΔU + ΔW
2. ΔQ = ΔU – ΔW
Q71. A unit mass of a liquid with volume V1 is 3. ΔQ = ΔW – ΔU
completely changed into a gas of volume V2 at a 4. ΔQ = –ΔU – ΔW
constant external pressure P and temperature T. If the where ΔU is the internal energy.
latent heat of evaporation for the given mass is L, then
the increase in the internal energy of the system is Q75. In the case of free expansion, when a sample of gas
1. Zero expands suddenly, the change in internal energy of the
2. P (V − V ) 2 1
gas will be:
3. L − P (V − V ) 2 1
1. Positive
4. L 2. Negative
3. Zero
4. May be positive or negative
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Q76. An ideal gas is enclosed in an insulated cylinder. Q80. An ideal gas is taken through the process as shown
The piston is frictionless and attached to an ideal spring. in the figure. Then:
When the gas is heated, then:
1. the work is done against the spring only.

2. the work is done against the atmospheric pressure 1. In the process AB, the work done by the system is
only. positive.
3. the internal energy of gas increases. 2. In the process AB, heat is rejected out of the system.
4. the work is equal to the heat supplied. 3. In the process AB, internal energy increases.
4. In the process AB, internal energy decreases, and in
Q77. The internal energy of an ideal gas increases in: the process BC, internal energy increases.
1. Adiabatic expansion
2. Adiabatic compression Q81. An insulator container contains 4 moles of an ideal
3. Isothermal expansion diatomic gas at a temperature T. If heat Q is supplied to
4. Isothermal compression this gas, due to which 2 moles of the gas are dissociated
into atoms, but the temperature of the gas remains
Q78. In a given process, dW = 0, dQ < 0, then for the constant, then:
gas: 1. Q = 2RT
1. Temperature increases 2. Q = RT
2. Volume decreases 3. Q = 3RT
3. Pressure decreases 4. Q = 4RT
4. Pressure increases
Q79. A horizontal cylinder has two sections of unequal

cross-sections in which two pistons, A and B, can move
freely. The pistons are joined by a string. Some gas is
trapped between the pistons. If this gas is heated,
the pistons will:
1. move to the left.

2. move to the right.
3. remain stationary.
4. move either to the left or to the right depending on the
initial pressure of the gas.
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Cyclic Process - Level I Q84.

A gas is taken through the cycle A → B → C → A, as
Q82. A thermodynamic system undergoes a cyclic shown. What is the total amount of work done by the
process ABCDA as shown in Fig. The work done by the gas?
system in the cycle is:
1. 1000 J
2. zero
3. –2000 J
4. 2000 J
1. P V0 0
2. 2P V 0 0
Q85. In the cyclic process shown in the pressure-volume
3.
P0 V 0
2 (P-V) diagram, the change in internal energy is equal to:

4. Zero
Q83. An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process ABCA as

shown. The heat exchange between the system and the
surrounding during the process will be:
2
P2 −P1
1. π( 2
)
2
V2 −V1
2. π( 2
)
3. π
4
(P2 − P1 )(V2 − V1 )
1. 10 J 4. Zero
2. 5J
3. 15 J
4. 20 J
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Q86. ABCA is a cyclic process. Its P-V graph would be Q87. Which one of the following is correct for one
complete cycle of a thermodynamic process on a gas as
shown in the P-V diagram?
1. ΔE int = 0, Q < 0
2. ΔE int = 0, Q > 0
3. Δ E int > 0, Q < 0
4. Δ E int
< 0, Q > 0
1.
Q88. An ideal gas is taken through the cycle
A → B → C → A as shown in figure below. If the net
heat supplied to the gas is 10 J, then the work done by

the gas in the process B → C is
2.
3.
1. -10 J
2. -30 J
3. -15 J
4. -20 J
Q89. For the indicator diagram given below, which of

4. the following is not correct?
1. Cycle - II is a heat engine cycle.

2. Net work is done on the gas in cycle I.
3. Work done is positive for cycle I.
4. Work done is positive for cycle II.
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Q90. In the P-V diagram shown, the gas does 5 J of Q93. The Carnot cycle (reversible) of a gas is
work in the isothermal process ab and 4 J in the represented by a pressure-volume curve as shown.
adiabatic process bc. What will be the change in internal Consider the following statements:
energy of the gas in the straight path from c to a? I. Area ABCD = Work done on the gas
II. Area ABCD = Net heat absorbed
III. Change in the internal energy in cycle = 0
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. 9J
2. 1 J
3. 4 J 1. I only
4. 5 J 2. II only
3. II and III
Q91. In a cyclic process, the internal energy of the gas 4. I, II and III
1. Increases
2. Decreases Q94. A cyclic process for 1 mole of an ideal gas is
3. Remains constant shown in the V-T diagram. The work done in AB, BC
4. Becomes zero and CA respectively is:
Cyclic Process - Level II

Q92. If in the thermodynamic process shown in the
figure, the work done by the system along A → B → C
is
50 J and the change in internal energy during C → A is
30 J, then the heat supplied during A → B → C is
1. 0,
V1
RT2 ln( ) , R (T1 − T2 )
V2
2. R(T
V1
1 − T2 ), 0, RT1 ln
V2
3. 0,
V2
RT2 ln( ) , R (T1 − T2 )
V1
4. 0,
V2
RT2 ln( ) , R (T2 − T1 )
V1
1. 50 J
2. 20 J
3. 10 J
4. 80 J
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Q95. The cyclic process of 2 moles of diatomic gas is Q99. A heat engine operates between the temperatures
shown in the figure. Which of the following statements of 300 K and 500 K. If it extracts 1200 J of heat energy
is correct? from the source, then the maximum amount of work that
can be done by the engine is:
1. 720 J
2. 520 J
3. 480 J
4. 200 J
Q100. The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine working

between the temperatures 27°C and 227°C is:
1. 0.1
2. 0.6
3. 0.2
4. 0.4
1. Process BC is an isothermal compression.
2. Work done in the process CA is 4RT 0.
Q101. The coefficient of performance of an ideal
3. Work done in the process AB is zero. refrigerator is 3 which extracts heat from the sink at the
4. All of these rate of 399 J per cycle. The amount of heat it gives to the
room per cycle will be:
Heat Engine & Refrigerator - Level I 1 532 J
2 250 J
Q96. An ideal heat engine working between 3 300 J
temperatures T1 and T2 has an efficiency η. The new 4 496 J
efficiency if both the source and sink temperatures are Q102. The efficiency of an ideal heat engine working
doubled will be: between the freezing point and boiling point of water is:
η
1. 2 1. 26.8%
2. η 2. 20%
3. 2η 3. 6.25%
4. 3η 4. 12.5%
Q97. A refrigerator whose coefficient of performance is Q103. An ideal gas heat engine operates in a Carnot
5 extracts heat from the cooling chamber at a rate of 250cycle between 227ºC and 127ºC. It absorbs 6 × 104 cals
J per cycle. For refrigeration, the work done per cycle is:
of heat at higher temperatures. The amount of heat
1. 150 J converted to work will be
2. 200 J
1. 4.8 × 104 cals
3. 100 J
4. 50 J 2. 2.4 × 104 cals
3. 1.2 × 104 cals
Q98. The efficiency of an ideal heat engine is less than 4. 6 × 104 cals
100% because of:
1. the presence of friction.
2. the leakage of heat energy.
3. unavailability of the sink at zero kelvin.
4. All of these
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Q104. Q109. If the temperature of the source and the sink in

A refrigerator works between 4 C and 30 C . It is
0 0
the heat engine is at 1000 K & 500 K respectively, then
required to remove 600 calories of heat every second to the efficiency can be:
keep the temperature of the refrigerated space constant. 1. 20%
The power required will be: 2. 30%
(Take, 1 cal= 4.2 Joules) 3. 50%
1. 23.65 W 4. All of these
2. 236.5 W
3. 2365 W Q110. A heat engine is working between 200 K and 400
4. 2.365 W K. The efficiency of the heat engine may be:
1. 20%
2. 40%
Q105. An ideal refrigerator has a freezer at a 3. 50%
temperature of –13°C . The coefficient of performance 4. All of these
of the engine is 5. The temperature of the air (at which
heat is rejected) will be Second Law of Thermodynamics - Level
1. 325°C
2. 325K
I
3. 39°C
4. 320°C Q111. Consider a cycle followed by an engine (figure).
Q106. The temperature inside a refrigerator (reversible

process) is t2oC and the room temperature is t1oC. The
amount of heat delivered to the room for each joule of
electrical energy consumed, ideally, will be:
1.
t1
t1 −t2
t1 +273
2. t1 −t2
t2 +273
3. t1 +t2
4.
t1 +t2
t1 +273
1 to 2 is isothermal,
Heat Engine & Refrigerator - Level II 2 to 3 is adiabatic,
3 to 1 is adiabatic.
Q107. If a refrigerator extracts heat 'a' from the cold Such a process does not exist, because:
reservoir and 'b' is the heat released from the hot a. heat is completely converted to mechanical energy in
reservoir, then the work done on the refrigerant (system) such a process, which is not possible.
is: b. In this process, mechanical energy is completely
1. a + b converted to heat, which is not possible.
2. a − b c. curves representing two adiabatic processes don’t
3. a intersect.
4. b − a d. curves representing an adiabatic process and an
isothermal process don't intersect.
Q108. A reversible engine converts one-sixth of the heat 1. (a, b)
input into work. When the temperature of the sink is 2. (a, c)
reduced by 62°C, the efficiency of the engine is doubled. 3. (b, c)
The temperatures of the source and sink are 4. (c, d)
1. 80°C, 37°C
2. 95°C, 28°C
3. 90°C, 37°C
4. 99°C, 37°C
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Q112. A sink, that is, the system where heat is rejected, Q117. Two Carnot engines x and y are working between
is essential for the conversion of heat into work. From the same source temperature T and the same sink
1
which law does the above inference follow? temperature T . If the temperature of the source in
2
1. Zeroth Carnot engine x is increased by ΔT, and in the Carnot

2. First engine y, the temperature of the sink is increased by ΔT,
3. Second then the efficiency of x and y becomes η and η . Then,
x y
4. Third 1. η = η
x y
2. η < η
x y
Carnot Engine - Level I 3. η > η

x y
4. The relation between η and η depends on the

x y
Q113. In a Carnot engine, when T2 = 0°C and T1 = nature of working substance

200°C, its efficiency is η1 and when T1 = 0°C and T2 = –
200°C, its efficiency is η
2. W hat is the value of η1 /η2 ? Carnot Engine - Level II
1. 0.577
2. 0.733 Q118. The efficiency of a Carnot engine is 40% when it
3. 0.638 receives energy at 500 K. At what temperature it should
4. Cannot be calculated receive energy to increase its efficiency by 25% ?
1. 600 K
Q114. Two Carnot engines A and B are operated in 2. 700 K
succession. The first one, A receives heat from a source 3. 800 K
at T1 = 800 K and rejects to sink at T2 K. The second 4. 900 K
engine, B, receives heat rejected by the first engine and
rejects to another sink at T3 = 300 K. If the work outputs
of two engines are equal, then the value of T2 will be:
1. 100K
2. 300K
3. 550K
4. 700K
Q115. A Carnot engine whose sink is at 300 K has an

efficiency of 40%. By how much should the temperature
of the source be increased so as to increase its efficiency
by 50% of its original efficiency?
1. 275 K
2. 325 K
3. 250 K
4. 380 K
Q116. When the sink temperature is kept at 400 K, the

efficiency of a Carnot engine is 50%. While keeping the
source temperature constant, by how much should we
reduce the sink temperature to increase the efficiency to
60%?
1. 80 K
2. 70 K
3. 320 K
4. 240 K
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