Thermodynamics Quiz

What is the ideal gas constant denoted by?

• R

• P

• T

• V

What is the branch of physics that deals with the transformation of heat into mechanical energy?

• Electromagnetism

• Thermodynamics

• Astrophysics

• Quantum Mechanics

What is the sum of the kinetic energies of all constituent particles plus the sum of all potential energies of interaction among these particles?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Internal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

In which type of process does the volume of gas remain constant?

• Adiabatic

• Isochoric

• Isobaric

• Isothermal

What is the Coefficient of Performance (K) for refrigerators?

• HC/HH

• Q/W

• CC/HH

• Q/Q

What is the maximum possible efficiency heat engine consistent with the second law called?

• Internal Engine

• Heat Engine

• Carnot Engine

• Combustion Engine

What is the first law of thermodynamics equation?

• W = Qin + Qout

• Qin = Qout + W

• Qin = W - Qout

• Qout = Qin - W

What is the change in internal energy equation for a monoatomic ideal gas?

• ∆U = nCv∆T

• ∆U = nCp∆T

• ∆U = nCvT

• ∆U = nCpT

What is the work done equation during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?

• W = nRT(P1/P2)

• W = nRTln(V2/V1)

• W = nRTln(P2/P1)

• W = nRT(V2/V1)

What is the second law of thermodynamics about the absorption of heat and work?

• It is possible for an engine to absorb heat and perform an equivalent amount of work

• It is impossible for an engine to absorb heat and perform an equivalent amount of work

• It is possible for an engine to absorb heat but not perform work

• It is impossible for an engine to absorb work and perform heat