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ECAP 1: Thermodynamics

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The system where there is an exchange of matter and energy with its surroundings is called:

a)

Open system

b)

Closed system

c)

Isolated system

2.

The system where there is only energy exchange and not matter is determined:

a)

Open system

b)

Closed system

c)

Isolated system

3.

The system where there is no exchange of matter or energy is called:

a)

Open system

b)

Closed system

c)

Isolated system

4.

The boundaries where the system remains constant are called:

a)

Fixed boundaries

b)

Mobile boundaries

c)

Adiabatic boundaries

5.

The borders that allow the exchange of work and energy with your neighborhood are called:

a)

Fixed boundaries

b)

Mobile boundaries

c)

Adiabatic boundaries

6.

The thermodynamic properties that depend on the size of the system are called:

a)

Extensive properties

b)

Intensive properties

c)

Equilibrium state

7.

An open system is one in which

a)

Heat and work cross the boundary, but the mass does not

b)

Mass crosses the boundary, but the heat and work do not

c)

Heat, work and mass cross the boundary

d)

None of heat, work and mass cross the boundary

8.

Which of the following is an intensive property of a thermodynamics systems?

a)

Volume

b)

Temperature

c)

Mass

d)

Energy

9.

Which of the following is the basis of temperature measurement?

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Third law of thermodynamics

10.

The absolute zero pressure will be

a)

When molecular momentum of the system becomes zero

b)

at sea level

c)

at a temperature of -273.15 K

d)

under vacuum conditions

11.

The standard fixed point of the thermometry is the

a)

ice point

b)

triple point of water

c)

boiling point water

d)

sulphur point

12.

A definite area or space where some thermodynamic process takes place is known as

a)

thermodynamic system

b)

thermodynamic cycle

c)

thermodynamic process

d)

thermodynamic law.

13.

An open system is one in which

a)

heat and work cross the boundary of the system, but the mass of the working substance does not

b)

mass of working substance crosses the boundary of the system but the heat and work do not

c)

both the heat and work as well as mass of the working substances cross the boundary of the system

d)

neither the heat and work nor the mass of the working substances cross the boundary of the system

14.

An isolated system

a)

is a specified region where transfer of energy and/or mass take place

b)

is a region of constant mass and only energy is allowed to cross the boundaries

c)

cannot transfer either energy or mass to or from the surroundings

d)

is one in which mass within the system is not necessarily constan

e)

none of the above.

15.

An isolated system

a)

is a specified region where transfer of energy and/or mass take place

b)

is a region of constant mass and only energy is allowed to cross the boundaries

c)

cannot transfer either energy or mass to or from the surroundings

d)

is one in which mass within the system is not necessarily constan

e)

none of the above.

16.

In an extensive property of a thermodynamic system

a)

extensive heat is transferred

b)

extensive work is done

c)

extensive energy is utilised

d)

none of the above

17.

Which of the following is the extensive property of a thermodynamic system ?

a)

Pressure

b)

Volume

c)

Temperature

d)

Density.

18.

When two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body they are also in thermal equilibrium witheach other. This statement is called

a)

Zeroth law of thermodyamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Kelvin Planck’s law.

19.

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

a)

absolute scale of temperature

b)

absolute zero temperature

c)

absolute temperature

d)

none of the above.

20.

The absolute zero pressure will be

a)

when molecular momentum of the system becomes zero

b)

at sea level

c)

at the temperature of – 273 K

d)

under vacuum conditions

e)

at the centre of the earth.

21.

Absolute zero temperature is taken as

a)

– 273°C

b)

273°C

c)

237°C

d)

– 373°C

22.

The heating and expanding of a gas is called

a)

thermodynamic system

b)

thermodynamic cycle

c)

thermodynamic process

d)

thermodynamic law.

23.

A series of operations, which take place in a certain order and restore the initial condition is known as

a)

reversible cycle

b)

irreversible cycle

c)

thermodynamic cycle

d)

none of the above.

24.

In an irreversible process, there is a

a)

loss of heat

b)

no loss of heat

c)

gain of heat

d)

no gain of heat.

25.

When the molecules of a substance vibrate faster, the

a)

Temperature reduces

b)

internal energy increases

c)

internal energy decreases

d)

molecules have lower potential energy

26.

When a cold object is placed beside a hot one, heat flow is from

a)

Cold to hot

b)

hot to cold

c)

both cases as above

d)

nothing happens between them

27.

Which of these is not synonymous with thermal agitation?

a)

Internal energy

b)

heat energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

gravitational energy

28.

In which of these substances would the molecules vibrate fastest when exposed to same heat energy ?

a)

Diamond

b)

wood

c)

cotton wool

d)

mercury

29.

Which of these is not a consequence of increase of heat energy?

a)

Expansion

b)

Change of state

c)

increase in temperature

d)

Change in mass

30.

Change of state from ice to water is an example of the application of

a)

force

b)

heat

c)

light

d)

power

31.

Which of these has the molecules expand most at same heat energy ?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

all of the above

32.

Change of state from steam to water is called

a)

Condensation

b)

melting

c)

sublimation

d)

deposition

33.

Fusion is change of state from

a)

Liquid to solid

b)

solid to liquid

c)

liquid to gas

d)

gas to liquid

34.

On which of the following is the design of the thermostat of an electric iron based?

a)

Apparent expansion of a body

b)

expansion of metals when heated

c)

change in resistance of a body on heating

d)

thermoelectric effect

35.

In which of the following is the expansion of solids a disadvantage?

a)

Fire alarms

b)

the thermostat

c)

the bimetallic strip

d)

the fitting of wheels in rims

36.

A metal lid fits tightly on a glass jar.

Which process makes it easier to remove the lid from the jar?

a)

cool the lid only

b)

put the jar and lid in a refrigerator

c)

warm the jar only

d)

warm the lid only

37.

A wooden wheel can be strengthened by putting a tight circle of iron around it.


Which action would make it easier to fit the circle over the wood?

a)

Cooling the iron circle

b)

heating the iron circle

c)

heating the wooden wheel and cooling the iron circle

d)

heating the wooden wheel but not heating or cooling the iron circle

38.

At a constant temperature, a solid has a fixed shape and a fixed volume.

Which row describes the shape and the volume of a liquid at constant temperature?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

A long thin bar of copper is heated evenly along its length. What happens to the bar?

a)

It becomes lighter

b)

it becomes longer

c)

it becomes shorter

d)

it bends at the ends

40.

An engineer wants to fix a steel washer on to a steel rod. The rod is just too big to fit into the hole of the washer. How can the engineer fit the washer onto the rod ?

a)

Cool the washer and put it over the rod

b)

cool the washer and the rod to the same temperature and push them together

c)

heat the rod and then place it in the hole

d)

heat the washer and place it over the rod

41.

A glass jug is designed so that it does not break when boiling water is poured into it. What sort of glass should be used?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

The diagrams show a bimetallic strip when it is at room temperature and after it has been cooled.

The change in shape occurs because

a)

Brass contracts more than invar

b)

brass expands when it cools down

c)

invar and brass contract by equal amounts

d)

invar contracts more than brass

43.

A person cannot unscrew the lid of a pot of jam. He finds that the lid can be unscrewed after it has been held under hot, running water for a few seconds. Why is this?

a)

The air pressure in the jar falls

b)

The glass expands

c)

the jam melts

d)

the lid expands

44.
What is the transfer of heat by movement of liquids or gases?
a)
Radiation
b)
Convection
c)
Conduction
d)
Heat
45.

Weather Patterns

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

46.

Feet on Hot Sand

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

47.

Heat Lamps

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

48.

Microwaving Food

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

49.
In a swimming pool, water near the surface is slightly warmer. The warm water rises because of
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
50.

Physical quantity that expresses the hotness or coldness of an object or a system. It is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up the object or system.

a)

Heat

b)

Temperature

c)

Pressure

d)

Volume

51.

Is defined as the force exerted by the molecules of a matter on the walls of the container in which it is contained. The pressure is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules and their number density.

a)

Volume

b)

Heat

c)

Temperature

d)

Pressure

52.

Is defined as the total space occupied by the total amount of molecules. Is a measure of the physical size of the container in which the matter is contained.

a)

Volume

b)

Heat

c)

Temperature

d)

Pressure

53.

Scale of temperature that was originally defined by setting 0 (zero) as the temperature at which water freezes and 100 as the temperature at which water boils at sea level atmospheric pressure.

a)

Réaumur

b)

Fahrenheit

c)

Celsius

d)

Kelvin

54.

On this scale, a scientist used a mixture of ice, water, and ammonium chloride to define his zero value, then assigned a temperature of 96 to the human body temperature, which he measured using a thermometer placed under his arm.

a)

Kelvin

b)

Réaumur

c)

Fahrenheit

d)

Rankine

55.

Defined his temperature scale (SI unit of temperature) based on the concept of thermodynamic temperature. He used the idea of an "absolute zero" temperature, which is the temperature at which all molecular motion stops.

a)

Kelvin

b)

Rankine

c)

Réaumur

d)

Celsius

56.

Is the tendency of materials to change in volume, length, or shape in response to a change in temperature. When materials are heated, their particles begin to move more quickly and occupy a larger space, leading to an increase in volume or length.

a)

Sensible heat

b)

Latent heat

c)

Heat

d)

Thermal expansion

57.

Is defined as the transfer of energy from a hotter object to a colder object, resulting in a temperature change.

a)

Latent heat

b)

Sensible heat

c)

Heat

d)

Thermal expansion

58.

It refers to the amount of heat energy required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature. During a phase change, the energy added or removed from the substance goes towards breaking or forming intermolecular bonds between the molecules rather than increasing or decreasing the kinetic energy of the substance.

a)

Latent heat

b)

Thermal expansion

c)

Heat

d)

Sensible heat

59.

Is the heat transfer associated with a change in temperature of a substance without any phase change. In other words, it is the heat transferred when the temperature of a substance changes, but it remains in the same phase.

a)

Thermal expansion

b)

Sensible heat

c)

Heat

d)

Latent heat

60.

Transfer mechanism of heat between objects in direct contact, such as a metal spoon placed in a hot cup of coffee. In this process, heat is transferred from the hotter object to the cooler one by the transfer of kinetic energy between the molecules of the objects.

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

d)

Advection

61.

Transfer mechanism of heat through the motion of fluids, such as air or water. When a fluid is heated, its density decreases and it rises, while cooler, denser fluid sinks. This creates a “circular” motion which transfers heat from one location to another.

a)

Radiation

b)

Advection

c)

Conduction

d)

Convection

62.

Transfer mechanism of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as the heat we feel from the sun or a fire. In this process, heat energy is emitted from a hotter object in the form of electromagnetic waves and is absorbed by cooler objects. Does not require a medium to transfer heat and can occur through a vacuum.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Advection

63.

This law of thermodynamics states that if two objects are in thermal equilibrium with a third object, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. This means that if you touch two objects and they feel the same temperature, and each of these objects is also in thermal equilibrium with a third object, then all three objects are at the same temperature.

a)

Zeroth law

b)

First law

c)

Second law

d)

Third law

64.

This law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred, or transformed. This means that the total amount of energy in a system remains constant, even if the energy is transferred from one object to another or transformed into a different form of energy.

a)

Zeroth law

b)

First law

c)

Second law

d)

Third law

65.

This law of thermodynamics states that in any energy transfer or transformation, the total entropy of a closed system always increases over time. This means that energy tends to spread out and become more disordered over time, and that it is impossible to convert all heat energy into work without some of it being lost as waste heat.

a)

Zeroth law

b)

First law

c)

Second law

d)

Third law

66.
What does the heat capacity of an object measure?
a)
the amount of energy required to change the temperature of an object
b)
the total amount of energy an object can store
c)
the thermal potential energy of the object
d)
the amount of work done by the object
e)
the amount of energy required to melt a solid object
67.
When applying the first law of thermodynamics to a system, when is heat a positive quantity?
a)
when the system does work
b)
when the system has work done on it
c)
when the system absorbs heat
d)
when the system loses heat
e)
when no work is done either on the system or by the system
68.
The product of the pressure and volume of a system  has the same SI units as which one of the following choices?
a)
force
b)
work
c)
acceleration
d)
momentum
e)
impulse
69.

25 °C in kelvins

a)

298.45 K

b)

248.15 K

c)

298.15 K

70.
What is 50 °C in Kelvin?
a)
223
b)
323
c)
100
d)
50
71.

What does R stand for

a)

Ideal gas constant

b)

Real gas constant

c)

Temperature constant

d)

Ideal gas law

72.

Which of the following equations represents the Ideal Gas Law?

a)
b)
c)
d)
73.

The 1st law of Thermodynamics

a)

Energy can not be created or destroyed. It just changes forms.

b)

Energy can only be created by the sun

c)

Some energy is lost to the environment.

74.

1200 J of heat are added to a sample of gas while 400 J of work is done by the gas. What is the change in internal energy of the gas?

a)

800 J

b)

1600 J

c)

-800 J

d)

-1600 J

75.
What does the "U" stand for the formula ∆U = Q + W
a)
Heat
b)
Temperature
c)
Work
d)
Internal energy
76.

500 J of energy is applied to a gas, if 200J of work is done by the gas. What is the change of internal energy in calories?

a)

300cal

b)

71.7cal

c)

700cal

d)

167.4cal

77.

The internal energy of a system decreases by 40cal. What work is done by the gas, if the system absorbs 150J of heat?

a)

317.2J

b)

17.2J

c)

190J

d)

110J

78.

The internal energy of a system increases by 50cal while 350J of work is done by a gas. Determine the change in heat .

a)

559J

b)

400J

c)

141J

d)

300J

79.

if 600J of heat is needed to increase the internal energy from 15cal to 45cal. What work will the system produce?

a)

474.6J

b)

570J

c)

535.4J

d)

630J

80.

1234 J are how many calories

a)

1234cal

b)

295.21cal

c)

5158.12cal

d)

4321cal

81.

1234cal are how many joules

a)

4321J

b)

5158.12J

c)

295.21J

d)

1234J

82.

At what temperature would the Celsius and the Fahrenheit reading be the same?

a)

-10°

b)

-20°

c)

-30°

d)

-40°

83.

Room temperature is often identified as 68℉. What temperature is this on the Kelvin scale?

a)

263.16 K

b)

273.16 K

c)

283.16 K

d)

293.16 K

84.

Which temperature scale does not have a negative values?

a)

Celsius

b)

Fahrenheit

c)

Kelvin

d)

all of the above

85.

Dry ice has a temperature of −110. 2℉. What would be its temperature in Celsius scale?

a)

-79℃

b)

-80℃

c)

-81℃

d)

-82℃

86.

Before entering a mall, the security guard checks your temperature and it is

99.6℉. What is this in Celsius?

a)

37.56℃

b)

47.56℃

c)

57.56℃

d)

67.56 ℃

87.

Which law states that if two systems or objects are in thermal equilibrium with a third system or object, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other?

a)

First law

b)

Second law

c)

Third law

d)

Zeroth law

88.

Two thermometers, one calibrated in the Celsius scale and the other one in the Fahrenheit scale, are used to measure the same temperature. What is the numerical reading on the Fahrenheit thermometer?

a)

Greater than that on the Celsius thermometer

b)

Less than that on the Celsius thermometer

c)

Proportional to that on the Celsius thermometer

d)

May be greater or less than that on the Celsius thermometer

89.

What is the value of absolute zero temperature?

a)

273 K

b)

-273℃

c)

0℃

d)

-32℉

90.

What temperature scale is the Fahrenheit counterpart of the Kelvin scale?

a)

Celsius

b)

Kelvin

c)

Rankine

d)

none of the above

91.

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics deals with:

a)

Heat

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Thermal equilibrium

92.

Is define as the collection of objects we examinate.

a)

Surroundings

b)

System

c)

Diathermic

d)

Adiabatic

93.

Do not allow heat to flow in and out

a)

Diathermic

b)

Adiabatic

c)

System

d)

Surroundings

94.

Represent environment surrounding the system (the rest of the universe)

a)

System

b)

Thermal Equilibrium

c)

Surroundings

d)

Diathermal walls

95.

Allow heat to flow in and out of the system

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Diathermic

c)

Adiabatic

d)

Equilibrium

96.
An ice cube is placed on a table and begins to melt.  The following conclusion can be made.
a)
Energy is being absorbed by the table which causes the cube to melt.
b)
Energy is being transferred from the table to the ice cube.
c)
Energy is being created by the air and table and making the cube heat up.
d)
Energy  is being created by the ice cube and is being released to the air
97.
The _____ Law of Thermodynamics says that heat always flows from an object with a higher temperature to an object of lower temperature naturally
a)
Zeroth
b)
First
c)
Second
d)
Third
98.
Which law of thermodynamics states that absolute zero cannot be reached?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
Zeroth
99.
It is possible to reach absolute zero
a)
true
b)
false
100.
Entropy increases from solid, liquid to gas. Why?
a)
Molecular disorder increases
b)
Molecular randomness decreases
c)
Molecules are more energetic
d)
Molecules are more reactive
101.
Two cups of water, one at 100oC and the other at 50oC are poured into a larger container. What would be the final temperature of the water?
a)
Less than 50oC.
b)
Greater than 100oC.
c)
Between  50oC and 100oC.
d)
The water temperature will rise and fall continually.
102.
As water in a freezer turns into ice,
a)
the water absorbs energy from the air in the freezer.
b)
the water absorbs the coldness from the air in the freezer.
c)
the freezer air absorbs heat from the water.
d)
the water neither absorbs nor releases energy.
103.
What causes water to freeze solid when placed in a freezer? The freezer–
a)
adds heat to the water
b)
puts electricity in the water
c)
takes heat away from the water
d)
does not let light shine on the water
104.
As time progresses, Energy will naturally become more spread out.  It can only come together if you make it.
a)
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
b)
First Law of Thermodynamics
c)
Second Law of Thermodynamics
d)
Third Law of Thermodynamics
105.
How many laws of thermodynamics are there?
a)
a lot
b)
3
c)
4
d)
1
106.
Energy is created by....
a)
running
b)
boiling ice
c)
touching slime
d)
none of them
107.
What is absolute zero?
a)
0 K
b)
273 K
c)
0oC
108.
Energy can be less than zero
a)
true
b)
false
109.

Many thermodynamic processes in nature occurs in one direction but not the opposite

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I do not know

110.

Heat flow from a cool body to a hot body would not violate the 1st Law, energy would be still conserved

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Sometimes

111.
An ice cube is placed on a table and begins to melt.  The following conclusion can be made.
a)
Energy is being absorbed by the table which causes the cube to melt.
b)
Energy is being transferred from the table to the ice cube.
c)
Energy is being created by the air and table and making the cube heat up.
d)
Energy  is being created by the ice cube and is being released to the air
112.
The _____ Law of Thermodynamics says that heat always flows from an object with a higher temperature to an object of lower temperature naturally
a)
Zeroth
b)
First
c)
Second
d)
Third
113.
Which law of thermodynamics states that absolute zero cannot be reached?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
Zeroth
114.
Entropy increases from solid, liquid to gas. Why?
a)
Molecular disorder increases
b)
Molecular randomness decreases
c)
Molecules are more energetic
d)
Molecules are more reactive
115.
Two cups of water, one at 100oC and the other at 50oC are poured into a larger container. What would be the final temperature of the water?
a)
Less than 50oC.
b)
Greater than 100oC.
c)
Between  50oC and 100oC.
d)
The water temperature will rise and fall continually.
116.
As water in a freezer turns into ice,
a)
the water absorbs energy from the air in the freezer.
b)
the water absorbs the coldness from the air in the freezer.
c)
the freezer air absorbs heat from the water.
d)
the water neither absorbs nor releases energy.
117.
What causes water to freeze solid when placed in a freezer? The freezer–
a)
adds heat to the water
b)
puts electricity in the water
c)
takes heat away from the water
d)
does not let light shine on the water
118.
As time progresses, Energy will naturally become more spread out.  It can only come together if you make it.
a)
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
b)
First Law of Thermodynamics
c)
Second Law of Thermodynamics
d)
Third Law of Thermodynamics
119.
What is thermodynamics?
a)
movement of heat
b)
it's magic
c)
measurement of heat
d)
none of them
120.

Which of the following is the best definition of entropy?

a)

increase in disorganization within a system

b)

an energetically favorable reaction

c)

increase in the concentration of a substance in a solution

d)

a friction-free system

e)

increase in organization within a system