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Thermodynamics ELEMENTS

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Enthalpy of an ideal gas is a function only of ________

a)

Entropy

b)

Internal energy

c)

Temperature

d)

Pressure

2.

Which of the following is the most efficient thermodynamic cycle?

a)

Brayton

b)

Otto

c)

Carnot

d)

Diesel

3.

What is the law of thermodynamics?

a)

Internal energy is due to molecular motion

b)

Entropy of the universe is increased by irreversible processes

c)

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed

d)

Heat energy cannot be completely transformed into work

4.

An ideal gas is compressed isothermally. What is the enthalpy change?

a)

Always negative

b)

Always positive

c)

Zero

d)

Undefined

5.

Name the process that has no heat transfer.

a)

Isothermal

b)

Isobaric

c)

Polytropic

d)

Adiabatic

6.

An ideal gas is compressed in a cylinder so well insulated that there is essentially no heat transfer. The temperature of the gas.

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Remain constant

d)

Is zero

7.

What is the SI unit of pressure?

a)

Kg

b)

Dynes

c)

Pascal

d)

Psi

8.

The equation Cp=Cv+R applies to which of the following?

a)

Enthalpy

b)

Ideal gas

c)

Two phase states

d)

All pure substances

9.

In the flow process, neglecting kinetic and potential energy, the integral of Vdp represents what?

a)

Heat transfer

b)

Flow energy

c)

Enthalpy change

d)

Shaft work

10.

Mechanical energy of pressure transformed into energy of heat.

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Enthalpy

c)

Heat exchanger

d)

Heat of compression

11.

The theory of changing heat into mechanical work.

a)

Thermodynamics

b)

Kinematic

c)

Inertia

d)

Kinetics

12.

Average pressure on a surface when a changing pressure condition exist.

a)

Back pressure

b)

Partial

c)

Pressure drop

d)

Mean effective pressure

13.

Which of the following cycles consists two isothermal and two constant volume processes?

a)

Diesel cycle

b)

Ericsson cycle

c)

Stirling cycle

d)

Otto cycle

14.

A control volume refers to what?

a)

A fixed region in space

b)

A reversible process

c)

An isolated system

d)

A specified mass

15.

In the polytropic process, PVⁿ=constant, if the value of n is infinitely large, the process is

a)

Isobaric

b)

Isometric

c)

Isothermal

d)

Polytropic

16.

If the temperature is held constant and the pressure is increased beyond the saturation pressure, then the working medium must be:

a)

Compressed liquid

b)

Sub cooled liquid

c)

Saturated vapor

d)

Saturated liquid

17.

Is one whose temperature is below the saturation temperature corresponding to its pressure.

a)

Superheated vapor

b)

Wet vapor

c)

Sub cooled liquid

d)

Saturated liquid

18.

Number of molecules in a mole of any substance is a constant called________

a)

Rankine constant

b)

Avogadro’s number

c)

Otto constant

d)

Thompson constant

19.

If the pressure of a gas is constant the volume is directly proportional to absolute temperature.

a)

Boyle’s law

b)

Joule’s law

c)

Charle’s law

d)

Kelvin’s law

20.

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom or the number of electrons in the orbit of an atom.

a)

Atomic volume

b)

Atomic number

c)

Atomic weight

d)

Atomic mass

21.

In a P-T diagram of a pure substance, the curve separating the solid phase from the liquid phase is:

a)

Vaporization

b)

Fusion curve

c)

Boiling point

d)

Sublimation point

22.

A water temperature of 18 °𝐹 in the water cooled condenser is equivalent in °C to ________

a)

7.78

b)

10

c)

263.56

d)

-9.44

23.

The latent heat of vaporized in joules per kg is equal to _______

a)

5.4 x 10²

b)

4.13 x 10³

c)

22.6 x 105

d)

3.35 x 10

24.

From of energy associated with the kinetic energy of the random motion of large number of molecules

a)

Internal energy

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Heat of fusion

d)

Heat

25.

If the temperature is held constant and the pressure is increased beyond the saturation pressure, then the working medium must be:

a)

Saturated vapor

b)

Compressed liquid

c)

Saturated liquid

d)

Sub cooled liquid

26.

Is the condition of pressure and temperature at which a liquid and its vapor are indistinguishable.

a)

Critical point

b)

Dew point

c)

Absolute humidity

d)

Relative humidity

27.

When a substance in gaseous state is below the critical temperature it is called _________

a)

Vapor

b)

Cloud

c)

Moisture

d)

Steam

28.

Superheated vapor behaves

a)

Just as gas

b)

Just a steam

c)

Just as ordinary vapor

d)

Approximately as a gas

29.

Which of the following provides the basis for measuring thermodynamic property of temperature?

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Third law of thermodynamics

30.

Which of the following is commonly used as liquid absorbent?

a)

Silica gel

b)

Activated alumina

c)

Ethylene glycol

d)

None of these

31.

Mechanism designed to lower the temperature of air passing through it.

a)

Air cooler

b)

Air defense

c)

Air spill over

d)

Air cycle

32.

A device for measuring the velocity of wind

a)

Aneroid barometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Anemoscope

d)

Anemograph

33.

Heat normally flowing from a high temperature body to a low temperature body wherein it is impossible to convert heat without other effects.

a)

First law of thermodynamics

b)

Second law of thermodynamics

c)

Third law of thermodynamics

d)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

34.

The temperature at which its vapor pressure is equal to the pressure exerted on the liquid.

a)

Absolute humidity

b)

Calorimetry

c)

Boiling point

d)

Thermal point

35.

A nozzle is used to

a)

Increase velocity and decrease pressure

b)

Decrease velocity as well as pressure

c)

Increase velocity as well as pressure

d)

Decrease velocity and increase pressure

36.

The sum of the energies of all the molecules in a system where energies appear in several complex form.

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Internal energy

d)

Frictional energy

37.

The total energy in a compressible fluid flowing across any section in a pipeline is a function of.

a)

Pressure and velocity

b)

Pressure, density and velocity

c)

Pressure, density, velocity and viscosity

d)

Flow energy, kinetic energy, height above datum and internal energy

38.

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of some standard substance.

a)

Relative density

b)

Specific gravity

c)

Specific density

d)

Relative gravity

39.

Is one whose pressure is higher than the saturation pressure corresponding to its temperature.

a)

Compressed liquid

b)

Saturated liquid

c)

Saturated vapor

d)

Super heated vapor

40.

The changing of solid directly to vapor without passing through the liquid state is called

a)

Evaporation

b)

Vaporization

c)

Sublimation

d)

Condensation

41.

Weight per unit volume is termed as ________

a)

Specific gravity

b)

Density

c)

Weight density

d)

Specific volume

42.

What is the SI unit of force?

a)

Pound

b)

Newton

c)

Kilogram

d)

Dyne

43.

The volume of fluid passing a cross-section of steam in unit time.

a)

Steady flow

b)

Uniform flow

c)

Discharge

d)

Continuous flow

44.

What equation applies in the first law of thermodynamics for an ideal gas in a reversible open steady state system?

a)

Q-W=U2-U1

b)

Q+VdP=H2-H1

c)

Q-VdP=U2-U1

d)

Q-PdV=H2-H1

45.

A pressure of 1 milli bar is equivalent to

a)

1000 dynes

b)

1000 cm of Hg

c)

1000 psi

d)

1000 kg

46.

When a system deviates infinitesimally from equilibrium at every instant of its state, it is undergoing:

a)

Isobaric process

b)

Quasi-static process

c)

Isometric process

d)

Cyclic process

47.

What is the force which tends to draw a body toward the center about which it is rotating?

a)

Centrifugal force

b)

Centrifugal in motion

c)

Centrifugal advance

d)

Centripetal force

48.

What is the force which tends to draw a body toward the center about which it is rotating?

a)

Centrifugal force

b)

Centrifugal in motion

c)

Centrifugal advance

d)

Centripetal force

49.

When a system deviates infinitesimally from equilibrium at every instant of its state, it is undergoing

a)

Isobaric process

b)

Quasi-static process

c)

Isometric process

d)

Cyclic process

50.

A pressure of 1 milli bar is equivalent to

a)

1000 dynes/cm²

b)

1000 cm of Hg

c)

1000 psi

d)

1000 kg/cm²

51.

Work done per unit charge when changed is moved from one point to another

a)

Equipotential surface

b)

Potential at a point

c)

Electrostatic point

d)

Potential difference

52.

How many independent properties are required to completely fix the equilibrium state of a pure gaseous compound?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

53.

Which of the following relations defines enthalpy?

a)

h-u+p/t

b)

h=u+pV

c)

h=u+p/V

d)

h=pV+T

54.

Which of the following is true for water at a reference temperature where enthalpy is zero?

a)

Internal energy is negative

b)

Entropy is non –zero

c)

Specific volume is zero

d)

Vapor pressure is zero

55.

On what plane is the mollier diagram plotted?

a)

p-V

b)

p-T

c)

h-s

d)

h-u

56.

The compressibility factor z, is used for predicting the behavior of non ideal gasses. How is the compressibility factor defined relative to an ideal gas?(subscript c refers to critical value.)

a)

z=P/Pc

b)

z=PV/RT

c)

z=T/Tc

d)

z=(T/Tc)(Pc/P)

57.

How is the quality x of a liquid vapor mixture defined?

a)

The fraction of the total volume that is saturated vapor

b)

The fraction of the total volume that is saturated liquid

c)

The fraction of the total mass that is saturated vapor

d)

The fraction of the total mass that is saturated liquid

58.

What is the expression for heat of vaporization?

a)

hg

b)

hf

c)

hg-hf

d)

hf-hg

59.

What is the value of the work done for a closed, reversible, isometric system?

a)

Zero

b)

Positive

c)

Negative

d)

Indeterminate

60.

What is the equation for the work done by a constant temperature system?

a)

W=mRT In (V2-V1)

b)

W=mR (T2-T1) In (V2/V1)

c)

W=MRT In (V2/V1)

d)

W=RT In (V2/V1)

61.

What is true about the polytropic exponent n for a perfect gas undergoing an isobaric process?

a)

n> 0

b)

n< 0

c)

n = ∞

d)

n = 0

62.

How does an adiabatic process compare to an isentropic process?

a)

Adiabatic: Heat transfer = 0 ,isentropic, Heat transfer = 0

b)

Adiabatic: Heat transfer = 0 Isentropic: Heat transfer = 0

c)

Adiabatic: Reversible, Isentropic: Not reversible

d)

Both: Heat transfer = 0:Isentropic:Reversible

63.

During an adiabatic, internally reversible process, what is true about the change in entropy?

a)

It is always zero

b)

It is always less than zero

c)

It is always greater than zero

d)

It is temperature dependent

64.

For an irreversible process, what is true about the change in entropy of the system and surroundings?

a)

ds = dq/dt

b)

ds = 0

c)

ds > 0

d)

ds < 0

65.

For which type of process does the equation dQ = Tds hold?

a)

Irreversible

b)

Reversible

c)

Isobaric

d)

Isothermal

66.

Which of the following is true for any process?

a)

∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) > 0

b)

∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) < 0

c)

∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) ≤ 0

d)

∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) ≥ 0

67.

Which of the following thermodynamic cycle is the most efficient?

a)

Brayton

b)

Rankine

c)

Carnot

d)

Otto

68.

The ideal reversible carnot cycle involves four basic processes. What type of processes are they?

a)

All isothermal

b)

All adiabatic

c)

All isentropic

d)

Two isothermal and two isentropic

69.

What is the temperature difference of the cycle if the entropy difference is ∆S , and work done is W?

a)

W - ∆S

b)

W / ∆S

c)

∆S / W

d)

∆S – W

70.

Which of the following is not an advantage of a superheated, closed rankine cycle over an open Rankine cycle?

a)

Lower equipment cost

b)

Increased efficiency

c)

Increased turbine life

d)

Increased boiler life

71.

Which of the following statements regarding Rankine cycle is not true?

a)

Use of a condensable vapor in the cycle increases the efficiency of the cycle.

b)

The temperatures at which energy is transferred to and form the working liquid are less separated than in a Carnot cycle.

c)

Superheating increases the efficiency of a Rankine cycle.

d)

In practical terms the susceptibility of the engine materials to corrosion is not a key limitation on the operating efficiency

72.

Which one of the following is standard temperature and pressure (STP)

a)

0 K and 1 atm pressure

b)

0 F and zero pressure

c)

32F and zero pressure

d)

0℃ and 1 atm pressure

73.

A substance is oxidized when which of the following occurs?

a)

It turns red

b)

It loses electrons

c)

It gives off heat

d)

It absorbs energy

74.

Which of the following is not a unit of pressure?

a)

Pa

b)

kg m-s

c)

Bars

d)

Kg m²

75.

Which of the following is the definition of joule?

a)

Newton meter

b)

Kgm s²

c)

Unit of power

d)

Rate of change of energy

76.

Which of the following is the basis for Bernoulli’s law for fluid flow?

a)

The principle of conservation of mass

b)

The principle of conservation of energy

c)

The continuity equation

d)

Fourier’s law

77.

Equation of state for a single component can be any of the following except:

a)

The ideal gas law

b)

Any relationship interrelating 3 or more state function

c)

Relationship mathematically interrelating thermodynamic properties of the material

d)

A mathematical expression defining a path between states

78.

The state of a thermodynamic system is always define by its:

a)

Absolute temperature

b)

Process

c)

Properties

d)

Temperature and pressure

79.

In any non quasi-static thermodynamics process, the overall entropy of an isolated system will

a)

Increase and then decrease

b)

Decrease and then increase

c)

Increase only

d)

Decrease only

80.

Entropy is the measure of:

a)

The internal energy of a gas

b)

The heat capacity of a substance

c)

Randomness or disorder

d)

The change of enthalpy of a system

81.

Which of the following statement about entropy is false?

a)

Entropy of a mixture is greater than that of its component under the same condition

b)

An irreversible process increases entropy of the universe

c)

Net entropy change in any closed cycle is zero

d)

Entropy of a crystal at 0°F is zero

82.

Work energy can be a function of all the following except:

a)

Force and distance

b)

Power and time

c)

Force and time

d)

Temperature and entropy

83.

Energy change are represented by all except which one of the following:

a)

mCpdt

b)

-ʃ VdP

c)

Tds – PdV

d)

dQ T

84.

U + pV is a quantity called:

a)

Shaft work

b)

Entropy

c)

Enthalpy

d)

Internal energy

85.

In flow process, neglecting KE and PE changes, ʃvdP represents which item below?

a)

Heat transfer

b)

Shaft work

c)

Enthalpy change

d)

Closed system work

86.

Power may be expressed in units of

a)

Ft – lb

b)

Kw – hr

c)

Btu

d)

Btu hr

87.

Equilibrium condition exist in all except which of the following?

a)

In reversible processes

b)

In processes where driving forces are infinitesimals

c)

In a steady state flow process

d)

Where nothing can occur without an effect on the system’s surrounding

88.

In a closed system (with a moving boundary)which of the following represents work done during an isothermal process?

a)

W = 0

b)

W = P(V2-V1)

c)

W = P1V1 In V2/V1

d)

W = P2V2-P1V1

89.

A substance that exist or is regarded as existing as a continuous characterized by a low resistance to flow and the tendency to assume the shape of its container.

a)

Fluid

b)

Atom

c)

Molecule

d)

Vapor

90.

A substance that is homogenous in composition and homogenous and invariable in chemical aggregation.

a)

Pure substance

b)

Simple substance

c)

Vapor

d)

Water

91.

The condition as identified through the properties of the substance, generally defined by particular values of any two independent properties.

a)

State

b)

Point

c)

Process

d)

Flow

92.

The only base unit with a prefix kilo is

a)

Kilogram

b)

Kilometer

c)

Kilojoule

d)

Kilopascal

93.

The force of gravity on the body.

a)

Weight

b)

Specific gravity

c)

Attraction

d)

Mass

94.

The mass per unit volume of any substance.

a)

Density

b)

Specific volume

c)

Specific weight

d)

Specific gravity

95.

The force of gravity on unit volume is

a)

Density

b)

Specific volume

c)

Specific weight

d)

Specific gravity

96.

The reciprocal of density is

a)

Specific volume

b)

Specific weight

c)

Specific gravity

d)

Specific heat

97.

Avogadro’s number, a fundamental constant of nature is the number of molecules in gram mole. This constant is

a)

6.05222x10²³

b)

6.02252x10²³

c)

6.20522x10²³

d)

6.50222x10²³

98.

The ratio of the gas constant to Avogadro’s number is:

a)

Maxwell’s constant

b)

Boltzmann’z constant

c)

Napier’s constant

d)

Joule’s constant

99.

The absolute zero on the Fahrenheit scale is at

a)

-459.7 °𝐹

b)

459.7 °𝐹

c)

-273.25 °C

d)

273.15 °C

100.

Absolute temperature on the Fahrenheit scale are called:

a)

Degrees Rankine

b)

Degrees Kelvin

c)

Absolute Fahrenheit

d)

Absolute Celsius

101.

The absolute zero on the Celsius scale is at

a)

-459.7 °𝐹

b)

459.7 °𝐹

c)

-273.25 °C

d)

273.15 °C

102.

What is the absolute temperature in Celsius scale?

a)

Degrees Rankine

b)

Degrees Kelvin

c)

Absolute Fahrenheit

d)

Absolute Celsius

103.

The Fahrenheit scale was introduced by Gabriel Fahrenheit of Amsterdam, Holland in what year?

a)

1592

b)

1742

c)

1730

d)

1720

104.

The centigrade scale was introduced by Andres Celsius in what year?

a)

1542

b)

1740

c)

1730

d)

1720

105.

The National Bureau of Standard uses, among others, the liquid vapor equilibrium of hydrogen at

a)

-196 °C

b)

196°C

c)

253 °C

d)

253 °C

106.

The National Bureau of Standard uses among others, the liquid vapor equilibrium of nitrogen at

a)

-196 °C

b)

196°C

c)

253 °C

d)

-253 °C

107.

The liquid vapor equilibrium of oxygen is at what temperature?

a)

197.82 °C

b)

-197.82 °C

c)

182.97 °C

d)

-182.97 °C

108.

The solid liquid equilibrium of mercury is at what temperature?

a)

38.87 °C

b)

-38.87 °C

c)

37.88 °C

d)

-37.88 °C

109.

The solid liquid equilibrium of Tin is at what temperature?

a)

-38.87 °C

b)

38.87°C

c)

231.9 °C

d)

231.9 °C

110.

The solid liquid equilibrium of Zinc is at what temperature?

a)

231.9°C

b)

419.505°C

c)

444.60 °C

d)

630.5 °C

111.

The liquid vapor equilibrium of sulfur is at what temperature?

a)

231.9°C

b)

419.505°C

c)

444.60°C

d)

630.5°C

112.

The solid liquid equilibrium of Antimony is at what temperature?

a)

630.5°C

b)

419.505°C

c)

444.60°C

d)

231.9°C

113.

The solid liquid equilibrium of silver is at what temperature?

a)

630.5°C

b)

960.8°C

c)

1063°C

d)

1774°C

114.

The solid liquid equilibrium of gold is at what temperature?

a)

630.5°C

b)

960.8°C

c)

1063°C

d)

1774°C

115.

The solid liquid equilibrium of platinum is at what temperature?

a)

630.5°C

b)

960.8°C

c)

1063°C

d)

1774°C

116.

The solid liquid equilibrium of Tungsten is at what temperature?

a)

3730°C

b)

3370°C

c)

3073°C

d)

3037°C

117.

The device that measures temperature by the electromotive force.

a)

Thermometer

b)

Thermocouple

c)

Electro-thermometer

d)

Thermoseebeck

118.

The emf is a function of the temperature difference between the junction a phenomenon called.

a)

Seebeck effect

b)

Stagnation effect

c)

Priming

d)

Electromotive force

119.

The device that measure temperature by the electromotive force called thermocouple was discovered by:

a)

Galileo

b)

Fahrenheit

c)

Celsius

d)

Seebeck

120.

When two bodies isolated from other environment are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, two are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Third law of thermodynamics

121.

The total entropy of pure substance approaches zero as the absolute thermodynamics temperature approaches zero.

a)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

b)

First law of thermodynamics

c)

Second law of thermodynamics

d)

Third law of thermodynamics

122.

If any one or more properties of a system change the system is said to have undergone a _______

a)

Cycle

b)

Process

c)

Flow

d)

Control

123.

When a certain mass of fluid in a particular state passes through a series of processes and returns to its initial state it undergoes a:

a)

Revolution

b)

Rotation

c)

Process

d)

Cycle

124.

The term given to the collection of matter under consideration enclosed within a boundary.

a)

System

b)

Matter

c)

Environment

d)

Atoms

125.

The region outside the boundary or the space and matter external to a system:

a)

Ex – system

b)

Surrounding

c)

Matter

d)

Extension

126.

The true pressure measured above a perfect vacuum.

a)

Absolute pressure

b)

Gage pressure

c)

Atmospheric pressure

d)

Vacuum pressure

127.

The pressure measured from the level of atmospheric pressure by most pressure recording instrument like pressure gage and open ended manometer.

a)

Gage pressure

b)

Atmospheric pressure

c)

Barometer pressure

d)

Absolute pressure

128.

The pressure obtained from barometer reading

a)

Absolute pressure

b)

Gage pressure

c)

Atmospheric pressure

d)

Vacuum pressure

129.

It is a form of energy associated with the kinetic random motion of large number of molecules.

a)

Internal energy

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Heat

d)

Enthalpy

130.

The heat needed to change the temperature of the body without changing its phase.

a)

Latent heat

b)

Sensible heat

c)

Specific heat

d)

Heat transfer

131.

The heat needed by the body to change its phase without changing its temperature.

a)

Latent heat

b)

Sensible heat

c)

Specific heat

d)

Heat transfer

132.

The measure of the randomness of the molecules of a substance.

a)

Enthalpy

b)

Internal energy

c)

Entropy

d)

Heat

133.

The heat energy transferred to a substance at a constant pressure process is ________

a)

Enthalpy

b)

Heat

c)

Internal energy

d)

Entropy

134.

It is the energy stored within the body

a)

Enthalpy

b)

Heat

c)

Internal energy

d)

Entropy

135.

A theoretically ideal gas which strictly follows Boyle’s law and Charles’s law of gases.

a)

Universal gas

b)

Perfect gas

c)

Combined gas

d)

Imperfect gas

136.

In a confined gas, if the absolute temperature is held constant, the volume is inversely proportional to the absolute pressure.

a)

Boyle’s law

b)

Charles law

c)

Dalton’s law

d)

Avogadro’s law

137.

In a confined gas if the absolute pressure is held constant the volume is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.

a)

Boyle’s law

b)

Charles law

c)

Dalton’s law

d)

Avogadro’s law

138.

The pressure exerted in a vessel by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressure that each separate gas would exert if it alone occupied the whole volume of the vessel.

a)

Boyle’s law

b)

Charles law

c)

Dalton’s law

d)

Avogadro’s law

139.

At equal volume at the same temperature and pressure conditions, the gases contain the same number of molecules.

a)

Boyle’s law

b)

Charles law

c)

Dalton’s law

d)

Avogadro’s law

140.

A process in which the system departs from equilibrium state only infinitesimally at every instant.

a)

Reversible process

b)

Irreversible process

c)

Cyclic process

d)

Quasi-static process

141.

A process which gives the same state/conditions after the system undergoes a series of processes.

a)

Reversible process

b)

Irreversible process

c)

Cyclic process

d)

Quasi-static process