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Total questions: 130

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1.

Which of the following are ways in which energy can be transferred to or from a substance?

a)

a. heat and internal energy

b)

b. work and internal energy

c)

c. heat and work

d)

d. heat and kinetic energy

2.

What is a set of particles or interacting components that is considered a distinct physical entity called?

a)

a. an engine

b)

b. a system

c)

c. an environment

d)

d. an ideal gas

3.

How much work is done by 0.020 m3 of gas if its pressure increases by 2.0 x105 Pa and the volume remains constant?

a)

a. 0 J

b)

b. -4.0 x 103 J

c)

c. 4.0 x103 J

d)

d. 1.0 x107 J

4.

Pressure equal to 2.5 x105 Pa is applied to a gas, causing its volume to change by -2.0x10-3 m3. How much work is done?

a)

a. 0 J

b)

b. -5.0x107 J

c)

c. -450 J

d)

d. -500

5.

For an isovolumetric process, which of the following statements is correct?

a)

a. Work, heat, and internal energy all undergo changes.

b)

b. Work and heat balance each other, so that there is no change in internal energy.

c)

c. No energy is transferred as heat; internal energy change is due to work.

d)

d. No work is done; internal energy change is due to heat.

6.

For an isothermal process, which of the following statements is correct?

a)

a. Work, heat, and internal energy all undergo changes.

b)

d. No work is done; internal energy change is due to heat.

c)

c. Work and heat balance each other, so that there is no change in internal energy.

d)

d. No energy is transferred as heat; internal energy change is due to work.

7.

For an adiabatic process, which of the following statements is correct?

a)

a. Work, heat, and internal energy all undergo changes.

b)

b. Work and heat balance each other, so that there is no change in internal energy.

c)

c. No energy is transferred as heat; internal energy change is due to work.

d)

d. No work is done; internal energy change is due to heat.

8.

Gas within a piston is compressed from a volume of

1.35x10-2 m3 to a volume of 12.5x10-3 m3. What quantity of work is done if the compression occurs under a constant pressure of 4.0x105 Pa?

a)

200 J

b)

-200 J

c)

400 J

d)

-400 J

9.

A gas is enclosed in a container fitted with a piston. The applied pressure is maintained at 599.5 kPa as the piston moves inward,which changes the volume of the gas from 5.317 × 10^−4 m3 to 2.523 × 10^−4 m3. How much work is done?

a)

162.5 J

b)

-165.7 J

c)

-167.5 J

d)

0J

10.

A gas is enclosed in a container fitted with a piston. The applied pressure is maintained at 599.5 kPa as the piston moves inward,which changes the volume of the gas from 5.317 × 10^−4 m3 to 2.523 × 10^−4 m3. The work is done?

a)

on the gas

b)

by the gas

c)

No work is done

d)

inward the piston

11.

During phase change ____________________ does not change.

a)

pressure

b)

temperature

c)

work

d)

volume

12.

Potential and Kinetic energy is also known as _________________.

a)

geothermal energy

b)

kinesthetic

c)

mechanical energy

d)

thermal energy

13.

Symbol that indicates that energy is released.

a)

U

b)

Q

c)

-Q

d)

W

14.

Specific heat capacity for water is ___________.

a)

129 J/jkg * C

b)

4186 J/jkg * C

c)

138 J/jkg * C

d)

1487J/jkg * C

15.

The reverse of heat vaporization is ___________________.

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

melting

d)

freezing

16.

Rapidly inflating of balloon under a pumping machine.

a)

adiabatic

b)

isovolumetric

c)

isochoric

d)

Isothermal

17.

During systole stage ventricles of heart contracts.

a)

a. adiabatic

b)

b. isothermal

c)

c. isovolumetric

d)

d. isobaric

18.

A 0.10 kg ball falls 10.m onto a hard floor and then bounces back up to 9.0m. How much of its transformed to the internal energy of the ball and the floor?

a)

0.78 J

b)

0.98 J

c)

0.89 J

d)

0J

19.

The first law of thermodynamics is a restatement of the

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

law of heat addition

c)

principle of entropy

d)

conservation of energy

20.

Which best describes ENTROPY?

a)

Useful heat energy needed to drive an engine

b)

Heat that can be stored to be used at a later date

c)

Degree of disorder of a state

d)

A state of order in a physical system

21.

Which statement is true about the ENTROPY?

a)

Entropy refers to disorder, the unusable portion that escapes from a system

b)

Entropy refers to the balance of temperature among two or more systems

c)

Entropy refers to the average kinetic energy of the molecules

d)

Entropy refers to the inability to destroy or create energy

22.

True or False? The First Law of Thermodynamics states that the total energy output is equal to the total amount of energy supplied.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A system is in thermodynamic equilibrium

a)

if temperature and pressure at all points are same

b)

if temperature and pressure at all points are not same

c)

if temperature at all points are same

d)

if pressure at all points are same

24.

Which of the following is an intensive property of a thermodynamic system ?

a)

Volume

b)

Temperature

c)

Mass

d)

Energy

25.

In an open thermodynamic system,

a)

heat can be transferred

b)

work can be done

c)

mass can be transferred

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

26.

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

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Kelvin Planck’s law

27.

The value of one bar (in SI units) is equal to

a)

100 N/m2

b)

1000 N/m2

c)

1 × 104 N/m2

d)

1 × 105 N/m2

e)

1 × 106 N/m2

28.

As a system becomes more disordered, entropy

a)

remains the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

d)

cannot be determined

29.

One litre of water occupies a volume of

a)

100 cm3

b)

250 cm3

c)

500 cm3

d)

1000 cm3

30.

The value of bulk modulus of a fluid is required to determine

a)

Reynold's number

b)

Froude's number

c)

Mach number

d)

Euler's number

31.

In one dimensional flow, the flow

a)

is steady and uniform

b)

takes place in straight line

c)

takes place in curve

d)

takes place in one direction

32.

The kinematic viscosity is the

a)

ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid

b)

ratio of density of the liquid to the absolute viscosity

c)

product of absolute viscosity and density of the liquid

d)

product of absolute viscosity and mass of the liquid

33.

The pressure less than atmospheric pressure is known as

a)

suction pressure

b)

vacuum pressure

c)

negative gauge pressure

d)

all of these

34.

The total energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to the

a)

pressure head

b)

velocity head

c)

pressure head + velocity head

d)

pressure head - velocity head

35.

If a body floating in a liquid returns back to its original position, when given a small angular displacement, the body is said to be in

a)

neutral equilibrium

b)

stable equilibrium

c)

unstable equilibrium

d)

none of these

36.

The power transmitted through a pipe is (where w = Specific weight in N/m3, and Q = Discharge in m3/s)

a)

w x Q x H

b)

w x Q x hf

c)

w x Q (H - hf)

d)

w x Q (H + hf)

37.

According to Archimede's principle, if a body is immersed partially or fully in a fluid then the buoyancy force is _______ the weight of fluid displaced by the body.

a)

equal to

b)

less than

c)

more than

d)

unpredictable

38.

The component of the total force exerted by fluid on a body in the direction parallel to the direction of motion is called as

a)

lift

b)

drag

c)

both a. and b.

d)

none of the above

39.

The fluid will rise in capillary when the capillary is placed in fluid, if

a)

the adhesion force between molecules of fluid and tube is less than the cohesion between liquid molecules

b)

the adhesion force between molecules of fluid and tube is more than the cohesion between liquid molecules

c)

the adhesion force between molecules of fluid and tube is equal to the cohesion between liquid molecules

d)

None of the above

40.

What is an ideal fluid?

a)

A fluid which has no viscosity

b)

A fluid which is incompressible

c)

A fluid which has no surface tension

d)

All of the above

41.

The hydraulic mean depth or the hydraulic radius is the ratio of

a)

area of flow and wetted perimeter

b)

wetted perimeter and diameter of pipe

c)

velocity of flow and area of flow

d)

none of these

42.

When a body is placed over a liquid, it will float if

a)

gravitational force is equal to the upthrust of the liquid

b)

gravitational force is less than the upthrust of the liquid

c)

gravitational force is more than the upthrust of the liquid

d)

none of the above

43.

The discharge through a channel of trapezoidal section is maximum when

a)

width of channel at the top is equal to twice the width at the bottom

b)

depth of channel is equal to the width at the bottom

c)

the sloping side is equal to half the width at the top

d)

the sloping side is equal to the width at the bottom

44.

The tangential velocity of the water element having a free vortex is

a)

directly proportional to its distance from the centre

b)

inversely proportional to its distance from the centre

c)

directly proportional to its (distance)2 from the centre

d)

inversely proportional to its (distance)2 from the centre

45.

A venturiflume is used to measure

a)

pressure of liquid

b)

discharge of liquid

c)

pressure difference between two points in a channel

d)

pressure difference between two points in a pipe

46.

The metacentric height is the distance between the

a)

centre of gravity of the floating body and the centre of buoyancy

b)

centre of gravity of the floating body and the metacentre

c)

metacentre and centre of buoyancy

d)

original centre of buoyancy and new centre of buoyancy

47.

The coefficient of discharge for an external mouthpiece depends upon

a)

velocity of liquid

b)

pressure of liquid

c)

area of mouthpiece

d)

length of mouthpiece

48.

Select the wrong statement

a)

An equivalent pipe is treated as an ordinary pipe for all calculations

b)

The length of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

c)

The discharge through an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

d)

The diameter of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

49.

A system which exchanges both matter and energy is called --- system

(a)  

50.

Temperature is ----- property

a)

Intensive property

b)

Extensive property

51.

In an isothermal process

a)

Delta U=0

b)

Q=0

c)

T=0

d)

none of these

52.

Mathematical equation of first law of thermodynamics is

Here U means delta U

a)

U=q+W

b)

q=U+W

c)

W=U+q

d)

None of these

53.

Enthalpy H =

a)

U-PV

b)

U+PV

c)

PV

d)

PV-U

54.

Delta S >0 then reaction

a)

Non spontaneous

b)

Spontaneous

c)

At equilibrium

d)

None of these

55.

Which of the following is true for a closed system?

a)

mass entering = mass leaving

b)

mass does not enter or leave the system

c)

mass entering can be more or less than the mass leaving

d)

none of the mentioned

56.

Thermodynamics is not concerned about

a)

Energy changes involved in a chemical reaction.

b)

The extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds

c)

The rate at which a reaction proceeds.

d)

The feasibility of a chemical reaction.

57.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker is an example of open system.

b)

There is an exchange of energy as well as matter between the system and the surroundings in a closed system.

c)

The presence of reactants in a closed vessel made up of copper is an example of a closed system.

d)

The presence of reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed insulated vessel is an example of a closed system.

58.

The state of a gas can be described by quoting the relationship between

a)

pressure, volume, temperature

b)

temperature, amount, pressure

c)

amount, volume, temperature

d)

pressure, volume, temperature, amount

59.

Which of the following variables controls the physical properties of a perfect gas

a)

pressure

b)

temperature

c)

volume

d)

all of the above

60.

Intensive property of a system is one whose value

a)

depends on the mass of the system, like volume

b)

does not depend on the mass of the system, like temperature, pressure, etc.

c)

is not dependent on the path followed but on the state

d)

is dependent on the path followed and not on the state

61.

Work done in a free expansion process is

a)

+ ve

b)

-ve

c)

zero

d)

maximum

62.

An isolated system is one in which

a)

mass does not cross boundaries of the system, though energy may do so

b)

neither mass nor energy crosses the boundaries of the system

c)

both energy and mass cross the boundaries of the system

d)

mass crosses the boundary but not the energy

63.

In a free expansion process

a)

(a) work done is zero

b)

(b) heat transfer is zero

c)

(c) both (a) and (b) above

d)

(d) work done is zero but heat increases

64.

First law of thermodynamics furnishes the relationship between

a)

heat and work

b)

heat, work and properties of the system

c)

heat and internal energy.

d)

various properties of the system

65.

Standard enthalpy change of combustion is defined as the enthalpy change when

a)

1 mole of compound is burnt in oxygen.

b)

1 mole of compound is completely burnt in oxygen under standard conditions of 298K and 1 bar.

c)

1 mole of compound is burnt under oxygen at 293K and 1 bar.

d)

1 mole of oxygen is used to burn a compound under standard conditions of 298K and 1 bar.

66.

Two objects with different temperatures are placed into a system. Which way will heat flow naturally?

a)

From the warmer object to the cooler object.

b)

From the cooler object to the warmer object.

c)

From one object to the other regardless of temperature.

d)

No flow will occur.

67.

What must occur for the natural flow of heat to be reversed?

a)

Work

b)

Kinetic Energy

c)

Temperature Conversion

d)

Create energy

68.

What is specific heat at constant pressure, Cp?

a)

The energy required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a substance by one degree as the pressure is maintained constant.

b)

The energy required to decrease the temperature of the unit mass of a substance by one degree as the pressure change.

c)

The energy required to decrease the temperature of the unit mass of a substance by one degree as the pressure is maintained constant.

d)

The energy required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a substance by one degree as the pressure is change.

69.

Using the stress-strain curve above, what is the yield strength for aluminum?

a)

≈ 130 Mpa

b)

≈ 250 Mpa

c)

≈ 230 Mpa

d)

≈ 200 Mpa

70.

Using the stress-strain curve above, what is the tensile strength for steel?

a)

≈ 350 Mpa

b)

≈ 250 Mpa

c)

≈ 230 Mpa

d)

≈ 200 Mpa

71.

What does point A, B, D, E represent, respectively?

a)

A: Yield Strength, B: Modulus of Elasticity, D: Tensile Strength, E: Strength at Failure

b)

A: Modulus of Elasticity, B: Yield Strength, D: Tensile Strength, E: Strength at Failure

c)

A: Modulus of Elasticity, B: Yield Strength , D: Tensile Strength, E: Strength at Failure

d)

A: Yield Strength, B: Modulus of Elasticity, D: Strength at Failure, E: Tensile Strength

72.

Which of the following are items that do not affect the tensile strength of a member?

a)

cross-sectional area

b)

length

c)

material

d)

shape

e)

density

73.

Using the stress-strain curves provided, which of the two materials experiences more plastic deformation?

a)

Material #1

b)

Material #2

74.

Using the stress-strain curves provided above, which of the two materials shown is more brittle?

a)

Material #1

b)

Material #2

75.

These materials can be easily shaped, stretched, and are sometimes elastic.

a)

metals

b)

polymers

c)

ceramics/glass

d)

composites

76.

Material can conduct heat and electricity, can be hammered into a shape, or drawn into a wire.

a)

metals

b)

polymers

c)

ceramics

d)

glass

77.

A force is defined as a

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

stretch

d)

push & pull

78.

A material’s ability to resist denting or scratching is called:

a)

toughness

b)

hardness

c)

tension

d)

torsion

79.

You push your finger into a ball of play-doh and it keeps its new shape. This is an example of

a)

elasticity

b)

plasticity

c)

hardness

d)

tensile strength

80.

Toughness is the ability to absorb energy and:

a)

twist

b)

resist fracture or breaking

c)

bend

d)

dent

81.

Rusting is an example of a(n)

a)

chemical property

b)

physical property

c)

toughness

d)

amorphous property

82.

Name the following mechanical property

a)

shear

b)

torsional

c)

compressional

d)

tensional

83.

Name the following mechanical property

a)

Shear

b)

compressional

c)

torsional

d)

tensional

84.

According to the stress-strain curve below, which of the following materials are the strongest?

a)

metal

b)

ceramic/glass

c)

polymer

d)

composite

85.
Respond to changes in temperature by changing colour, t-shirts, mugs and temperature strips
a)
Nanomaterials
b)
Thermochromic materials
c)
Integrated electronics
d)
Thermochronic Materials
86.
Amazing strength to weight ratio and is easily moulded/shaped. Resistant to corrosion, rigid/stiff and quite expensive.
a)
Kevlar
b)
Carbon fibre
c)
GRP
d)
Tungsten
87.
They change colour depending on the amount of light hitting the surface. By far the most common use of this is in light-sensitive glasses, such as sunglasses.
a)
Reflective Films
b)
Phosphorescent pigments
c)
Holograms
d)
Photochromic Materials
88.
Good strength to weight ratio. Easily moulded/shaped and is resistant to corrosion. Durable and relatively inexpensive.
a)
GRP ( Glass reinforced plastic)
b)
Polmorphic
c)
Kevlar
d)
Smart Ceramics
89.
Material made from a combination if two or more different materials, in layers or in a mixture
a)
Lamination
b)
Layering
c)
Composite
d)
Alloy
90.
A composite material is made of 
a)
A single material
b)
Two or more separate materials
c)
Two or more chemically combined materials
d)
None of these
91.

What is Ferrous metal

a)

Material that has good electrical resistance

b)

Metal that consists of Chromium

c)

Metal that has non magnetic properties

d)

Metal that has iron as a base metal

92.

Which metal is commonly used for Car bodies and girders?

a)

Tin

b)

Mild steel

c)

high Carbon steel

d)

Stainless steel

93.

Which metal is commonly used for Machine tools, vices and engine blocks

a)

Cast iron

b)

Mild steel

c)

high Carbon steel

d)

Stainless steel

94.

The main component of glass is ...

a)

silium

b)

silica

c)

sodium

d)

boride

95.

What type of glass does the image show?

a)

Tempered

b)

Laminated

96.

Toughened or Tempered glass does what when it breaks?

a)

Breaks into sharp shards

b)

Forms a shatter but is kept held together

c)

Breaks into small, unsharp pieces

d)

Doesn't really break at all

97.

Identify the metal forming process shown in the image

a)

Shell Casting

b)

Hot Rolling

c)

Extrusion

d)

Lost Wax Casting

98.

Which of the following stress–strain curves is typical of glass under tensile load?

a)
b)
c)
d)
99.

Which metal is commonly used for Cutlery, kitchen sinks, door handles?

a)

Tin

b)

Lead

c)

Aluminium

d)

Stainless steel

100.

Which metal is commonly used for Coating steel food cans, solder?

a)

Tin

b)

Lead

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

101.

Which metal is commonly used for Roof flashing, batteries, radiation shielding?

a)

Brass

b)

Lead

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

102.

Which metal is commonly used for Alloyed with other materials to make bike frames, aeroplane parts?

a)

Brass

b)

Bronze

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

103.

Which metal is commonly used for Electrical wires, heating pipes and pots?

a)

Brass

b)

Bronze

c)

zinc

d)

Copper

104.
Which of these is not a control system?
a)
Home PC
b)
Burglar Alarm
c)
Greenhouse Climate Control
d)
Automated Car Park Barrier
105.
Which of these is not a sensor?
a)
Temperature
b)
Humidity
c)
Light
d)
Web Cam
106.
Which of these is not a control system output device?
a)
Projector
b)
LED
c)
Buzzer
d)
Actuator
107.
A control system is also known as a...
a)
Closed Loop System
b)
Open Loop System
c)
Open Sensor System
d)
Closed Sensor System
108.
Replacing a job done by a human with a control system is known as...
a)
Automation
b)
Robotisation
c)
Computerisation
d)
Feedbacking
109.
Which of these is not a sensor used in a control system?
a)
Light
b)
Pressure
c)
Accelerometer 
d)
Magnetic Stripe Reader
110.
When the output of a system is used to influence input it is known as...
a)
Feedback
b)
Processing
c)
Automation
d)
Measuring
111.
A small computer found inside control systems such as air-conditioning units...
a)
Embedded Microprocessor
b)
Mainframe
c)
Server
d)
PDA
112.
Control system input devices take readings at regular...
a)
Intervals
b)
Points
c)
Stages
d)
Processes
113.
An output that performs an action e.g. a robot arm or a motor is known as a...
a)
Actuator
b)
Processor
c)
Sensor
d)
ADC
114.
Sensors take analogue readings, but computers only understand...
a)
Digital Values
b)
Numbers
c)
Processing
d)
Feedback
115.
To convert analogue values to digital ones, what is required?
a)
ADC
b)
ABC
c)
AC/DC
d)
CAD
116.

What is the correct formula for the rate of heat transfer (q) through a plane wall of thickness L and surface are A, when temperature difference between two surfaces is ΔT ? The thermal conductivity is k.

a)

q = (k A ΔT) / L

b)

q = k A L ΔT

c)

q = (ΔT) / (k A l)

d)

none of the above

117.

Thermal conductivity of the same material varies with

a)

a. the thickness of the material

b)

b. the temperature of the material

c)

C. both a. and b.

d)

d. thermal conductivity of the same martial does not vary at all

118.

What does a composite wall mean?

a)

two walls of different materials are connected in series without any gap between them

b)

three walls of different materials are connected in series without any gap between them

c)

more than three walls of different materials are connected in series without any gap between them

d)

all of the above

119.

When a composite wall of three layers in series having thermal resistances R1, R2 and R3 respectively. The heat transfer takes place normal to the surface of the layers. How is the total thermal resistance of the composite system calculated?

a)

1 / (R1 + R2 + R3)

b)

((1 / R1) + (1 / R2) + (1 / R3) )

c)

(R1 + R2 + R3)

d)

none of the above

120.

What is the formula for the thermal resistance (R) of a hollow cylinder of internal radius Ri, outer radius Ro and the length l ? Thermal conductivity of the cylinder material is k. The heat flows from inner side to outer side.

a)

R = ln (Ro / Ri) / 2πkl

b)

R = ln (Ri / Ro) / 2πkl

c)

R = (Ro + Ri) / 2πkl

d)

R = (RoRi) / 2πkl

121.

At the critical radius of insulation of a hollow sphere, the heat transfer will be

a)

minimum

b)

maximum

c)

does not change

d)

unpredictable

122.

The critical radius of a hollow sphere having thermal conductivity k and ho as convective heat transfer coefficient of outer fluid is given by

a)

ho / k

b)

k / ho

c)

2k / ho

d)

ho / 2k

123.

A hollow sphere of internal diameter ID = 20 cm and outer diameter OD = 30 cm contains hot fluid. What should be the critical radius of insulation for maximum rate of heat transfer? Thermal conductivity k = 0.86 W/mK and convection heat transfer coefficient of outer fluid ho = 20 W/m2K.

a)

0.086 cm

b)

0.86 m

c)

8.6 mm

d)

8.6 cm

124.

Heat transfer from higher temperature to low temperature takes place according to

a)

Fourier law

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

d)

Second law of thermodynamics

125.

For a given volume and specified heat input which material will have the smallest temperature rise _____.

a)

water

b)

mild steel

c)

aluminum

d)

copper

126.

In which of the following cases most unsteady heat flow occurs?

a)

Through the walls of a furnace

b)

Through lagged pipes carrying steam

c)

Through the wall of a refrigerator

d)

During annealing of castings

127.

A composite plane wall is made of two different materials of same thickness with thermal conductivities k1 and k2 respectively. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the slab is _____.

a)

k1 + k2

b)

k1.k2

c)

(2k1.k2)/(k1+k2)

d)

None of these

128.

Thermal conductivity of non metals ___________ with rise in temperature

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains same

d)

unpredictable

129.

The SI unit of heat transfer coefficient is

a)

W/mK

b)

W/m2 K

c)

W/hmK

d)

WIh2 m2 K

130.

In transient heat conduction, the two significant dimensionless parameters are number and number.

a)

Fourier, Reynolds

b)

Reynolds, Prandtl

c)

Biot, Fourier

d)

Reynolds, Biot