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Enthalpy of an ideal gas is a function only of ________
Entropy
Internal energy
Temperature
Pressure
Which of the following is the most efficient thermodynamic cycle?
Brayton
Otto
Carnot
Diesel
What is the law of thermodynamics?
Internal energy is due to molecular motion
Entropy of the universe is increased by irreversible processes
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
Heat energy cannot be completely transformed into work
An ideal gas is compressed isothermally. What is the enthalpy change?
Always negative
Always positive
Zero
Undefined
Name the process that has no heat transfer.
Isothermal
Isobaric
Polytropic
Adiabatic
An ideal gas is compressed in a cylinder so well insulated that there is essentially no heat transfer. The temperature of the gas.
Decreases
Increases
Remain constant
Is zero
What is the SI unit of pressure?
Kg
Dynes
Pascal
Psi
The equation Cp=Cv+R applies to which of the following?
Enthalpy
Ideal gas
Two phase states
All pure substances
In the flow process, neglecting kinetic and potential energy, the integral of Vdp represents what?
Heat transfer
Flow energy
Enthalpy change
Shaft work
Mechanical energy of pressure transformed into energy of heat.
Kinetic energy
Enthalpy
Heat exchanger
Heat of compression
The theory of changing heat into mechanical work.
Thermodynamics
Kinematic
Inertia
Kinetics
Average pressure on a surface when a changing pressure condition exist.
Back pressure
Partial
Pressure drop
Mean effective pressure
Which of the following cycles consists two isothermal and two constant volume processes?
Diesel cycle
Ericsson cycle
Stirling cycle
Otto cycle
A control volume refers to what?
A fixed region in space
A reversible process
An isolated system
A specified mass
In the polytropic process, PVⁿ=constant, if the value of n is infinitely large, the process is
Isobaric
Isometric
Isothermal
Polytropic
If the temperature is held constant and the pressure is increased beyond the saturation pressure, then the working medium must be:
Compressed liquid
Sub cooled liquid
Saturated vapor
Saturated liquid
Is one whose temperature is below the saturation temperature corresponding to its pressure.
Superheated vapor
Wet vapor
Sub cooled liquid
Saturated liquid
Number of molecules in a mole of any substance is a constant called________
Rankine constant
Avogadro’s number
Otto constant
Thompson constant
If the pressure of a gas is constant the volume is directly proportional to absolute temperature.
Boyle’s law
Joule’s law
Charle’s law
Kelvin’s law
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom or the number of electrons in the orbit of an atom.
Atomic volume
Atomic number
Atomic weight
Atomic mass
In a P-T diagram of a pure substance, the curve separating the solid phase from the liquid phase is:
Vaporization
Fusion curve
Boiling point
Sublimation point
A water temperature of 18 °𝐹 in the water cooled condenser is equivalent in °C to ________
7.78
10
263.56
-9.44
The latent heat of vaporized in joules per kg is equal to _______
5.4 x 10²
4.13 x 10³
22.6 x 105
3.35 x 10
From of energy associated with the kinetic energy of the random motion of large number of molecules
Internal energy
Kinetic energy
Heat of fusion
Heat
If the temperature is held constant and the pressure is increased beyond the saturation pressure, then the working medium must be:
Saturated vapor
Compressed liquid
Saturated liquid
Sub cooled liquid
Is the condition of pressure and temperature at which a liquid and its vapor are indistinguishable.
Critical point
Dew point
Absolute humidity
Relative humidity
When a substance in gaseous state is below the critical temperature it is called _________
Vapor
Cloud
Moisture
Steam
Superheated vapor behaves
Just as gas
Just a steam
Just as ordinary vapor
Approximately as a gas
Which of the following provides the basis for measuring thermodynamic property of temperature?
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
Which of the following is commonly used as liquid absorbent?
Silica gel
Activated alumina
Ethylene glycol
None of these
Mechanism designed to lower the temperature of air passing through it.
Air cooler
Air defense
Air spill over
Air cycle
A device for measuring the velocity of wind
Aneroid barometer
Anemometer
Anemoscope
Anemograph
Heat normally flowing from a high temperature body to a low temperature body wherein it is impossible to convert heat without other effects.
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
The temperature at which its vapor pressure is equal to the pressure exerted on the liquid.
Absolute humidity
Calorimetry
Boiling point
Thermal point
A nozzle is used to
Increase velocity and decrease pressure
Decrease velocity as well as pressure
Increase velocity as well as pressure
Decrease velocity and increase pressure
The sum of the energies of all the molecules in a system where energies appear in several complex form.
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Internal energy
Frictional energy
The total energy in a compressible fluid flowing across any section in a pipeline is a function of.
Pressure and velocity
Pressure, density and velocity
Pressure, density, velocity and viscosity
Flow energy, kinetic energy, height above datum and internal energy
The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of some standard substance.
Relative density
Specific gravity
Specific density
Relative gravity
Is one whose pressure is higher than the saturation pressure corresponding to its temperature.
Compressed liquid
Saturated liquid
Saturated vapor
Super heated vapor
The changing of solid directly to vapor without passing through the liquid state is called
Evaporation
Vaporization
Sublimation
Condensation
Weight per unit volume is termed as ________
Specific gravity
Density
Weight density
Specific volume
What is the SI unit of force?
Pound
Newton
Kilogram
Dyne
The volume of fluid passing a cross-section of steam in unit time.
Steady flow
Uniform flow
Discharge
Continuous flow
What equation applies in the first law of thermodynamics for an ideal gas in a reversible open steady state system?
Q-W=U2-U1
Q+VdP=H2-H1
Q-VdP=U2-U1
Q-PdV=H2-H1
A pressure of 1 milli bar is equivalent to
1000 dynes
1000 cm of Hg
1000 psi
1000 kg
When a system deviates infinitesimally from equilibrium at every instant of its state, it is undergoing:
Isobaric process
Quasi-static process
Isometric process
Cyclic process
What is the force which tends to draw a body toward the center about which it is rotating?
Centrifugal force
Centrifugal in motion
Centrifugal advance
Centripetal force
What is the force which tends to draw a body toward the center about which it is rotating?
Centrifugal force
Centrifugal in motion
Centrifugal advance
Centripetal force
When a system deviates infinitesimally from equilibrium at every instant of its state, it is undergoing
Isobaric process
Quasi-static process
Isometric process
Cyclic process
A pressure of 1 milli bar is equivalent to
1000 dynes/cm²
1000 cm of Hg
1000 psi
1000 kg/cm²
Work done per unit charge when changed is moved from one point to another
Equipotential surface
Potential at a point
Electrostatic point
Potential difference
How many independent properties are required to completely fix the equilibrium state of a pure gaseous compound?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following relations defines enthalpy?
h-u+p/t
h=u+pV
h=u+p/V
h=pV+T
Which of the following is true for water at a reference temperature where enthalpy is zero?
Internal energy is negative
Entropy is non –zero
Specific volume is zero
Vapor pressure is zero
On what plane is the mollier diagram plotted?
p-V
p-T
h-s
h-u
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.)
z=P/Pc
z=PV/RT
z=T/Tc
z=(T/Tc)(Pc/P)
How is the quality x of a liquid vapor mixture defined?
The fraction of the total volume that is saturated vapor
The fraction of the total volume that is saturated liquid
The fraction of the total mass that is saturated vapor
The fraction of the total mass that is saturated liquid
What is the expression for heat of vaporization?
hg
hf
hg-hf
hf-hg
What is the value of the work done for a closed, reversible, isometric system?
Zero
Positive
Negative
Indeterminate
What is the equation for the work done by a constant temperature system?
W=mRT In (V2-V1)
W=mR (T2-T1) In (V2/V1)
W=MRT In (V2/V1)
W=RT In (V2/V1)
What is true about the polytropic exponent n for a perfect gas undergoing an isobaric process?
n> 0
n< 0
n = ∞
n = 0
How does an adiabatic process compare to an isentropic process?
Adiabatic: Heat transfer = 0 ,isentropic, Heat transfer = 0
Adiabatic: Heat transfer = 0 Isentropic: Heat transfer = 0
Adiabatic: Reversible, Isentropic: Not reversible
Both: Heat transfer = 0:Isentropic:Reversible
During an adiabatic, internally reversible process, what is true about the change in entropy?
It is always zero
It is always less than zero
It is always greater than zero
It is temperature dependent
For an irreversible process, what is true about the change in entropy of the system and surroundings?
ds = dq/dt
ds = 0
ds > 0
ds < 0
For which type of process does the equation dQ = Tds hold?
Irreversible
Reversible
Isobaric
Isothermal
Which of the following is true for any process?
∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) > 0
∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) < 0
∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) ≤ 0
∆S surrounding + ∆S (system) ≥ 0
Which of the following thermodynamic cycle is the most efficient?
Brayton
Rankine
Carnot
Otto
The ideal reversible carnot cycle involves four basic processes. What type of processes are they?
All isothermal
All adiabatic
All isentropic
Two isothermal and two isentropic
What is the temperature difference of the cycle if the entropy difference is ∆S , and work done is W?
W - ∆S
W / ∆S
∆S / W
∆S – W
Which of the following is not an advantage of a superheated, closed rankine cycle over an open Rankine cycle?
Lower equipment cost
Increased efficiency
Increased turbine life
Increased boiler life
Which of the following statements regarding Rankine cycle is not true?
Use of a condensable vapor in the cycle increases the efficiency of the cycle.
The temperatures at which energy is transferred to and form the working liquid are less separated than in a Carnot cycle.
Superheating increases the efficiency of a Rankine cycle.
In practical terms the susceptibility of the engine materials to corrosion is not a key limitation on the operating efficiency
Which one of the following is standard temperature and pressure (STP)
0 K and 1 atm pressure
0 F and zero pressure
32F and zero pressure
0℃ and 1 atm pressure
A substance is oxidized when which of the following occurs?
It turns red
It loses electrons
It gives off heat
It absorbs energy
Which of the following is not a unit of pressure?
Pa
kg m-s
Bars
Kg m²
Which of the following is the definition of joule?
Newton meter
Kgm s²
Unit of power
Rate of change of energy
Which of the following is the basis for Bernoulli’s law for fluid flow?
The principle of conservation of mass
The principle of conservation of energy
The continuity equation
Fourier’s law
Equation of state for a single component can be any of the following except:
The ideal gas law
Any relationship interrelating 3 or more state function
Relationship mathematically interrelating thermodynamic properties of the material
A mathematical expression defining a path between states
The state of a thermodynamic system is always define by its:
Absolute temperature
Process
Properties
Temperature and pressure
In any non quasi-static thermodynamics process, the overall entropy of an isolated system will
Increase and then decrease
Decrease and then increase
Increase only
Decrease only
Entropy is the measure of:
The internal energy of a gas
The heat capacity of a substance
Randomness or disorder
The change of enthalpy of a system
Which of the following statement about entropy is false?
Entropy of a mixture is greater than that of its component under the same condition
An irreversible process increases entropy of the universe
Net entropy change in any closed cycle is zero
Entropy of a crystal at 0°F is zero
Work energy can be a function of all the following except:
Force and distance
Power and time
Force and time
Temperature and entropy
Energy change are represented by all except which one of the following:
mCpdt
-ʃ VdP
Tds – PdV
dQ T
U + pV is a quantity called:
Shaft work
Entropy
Enthalpy
Internal energy
In flow process, neglecting KE and PE changes, ʃvdP represents which item below?
Heat transfer
Shaft work
Enthalpy change
Closed system work
Power may be expressed in units of
Ft – lb
Kw – hr
Btu
Btu hr
Equilibrium condition exist in all except which of the following?
In reversible processes
In processes where driving forces are infinitesimals
In a steady state flow process
Where nothing can occur without an effect on the system’s surrounding
In a closed system (with a moving boundary)which of the following represents work done during an isothermal process?
W = 0
W = P(V2-V1)
W = P1V1 In V2/V1
W = P2V2-P1V1
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.
Fluid
Atom
Molecule
Vapor
A substance that is homogenous in composition and homogenous and invariable in chemical aggregation.
Pure substance
Simple substance
Vapor
Water
The condition as identified through the properties of the substance, generally defined by particular values of any two independent properties.
State
Point
Process
Flow
The only base unit with a prefix kilo is
Kilogram
Kilometer
Kilojoule
Kilopascal
The force of gravity on the body.
Weight
Specific gravity
Attraction
Mass
The mass per unit volume of any substance.
Density
Specific volume
Specific weight
Specific gravity
The force of gravity on unit volume is
Density
Specific volume
Specific weight
Specific gravity
The reciprocal of density is
Specific volume
Specific weight
Specific gravity
Specific heat
Avogadro’s number, a fundamental constant of nature is the number of molecules in gram mole. This constant is
6.05222x10²³
6.02252x10²³
6.20522x10²³
6.50222x10²³
The ratio of the gas constant to Avogadro’s number is:
Maxwell’s constant
Boltzmann’z constant
Napier’s constant
Joule’s constant
The absolute zero on the Fahrenheit scale is at
-459.7 °𝐹
459.7 °𝐹
-273.25 °C
273.15 °C
Absolute temperature on the Fahrenheit scale are called:
Degrees Rankine
Degrees Kelvin
Absolute Fahrenheit
Absolute Celsius
The absolute zero on the Celsius scale is at
-459.7 °𝐹
459.7 °𝐹
-273.25 °C
273.15 °C
What is the absolute temperature in Celsius scale?
Degrees Rankine
Degrees Kelvin
Absolute Fahrenheit
Absolute Celsius
The Fahrenheit scale was introduced by Gabriel Fahrenheit of Amsterdam, Holland in what year?
1592
1742
1730
1720
The centigrade scale was introduced by Andres Celsius in what year?
1542
1740
1730
1720
The National Bureau of Standard uses, among others, the liquid vapor equilibrium of hydrogen at
-196 °C
196°C
253 °C
253 °C
The National Bureau of Standard uses among others, the liquid vapor equilibrium of nitrogen at
-196 °C
196°C
253 °C
-253 °C
The liquid vapor equilibrium of oxygen is at what temperature?
197.82 °C
-197.82 °C
182.97 °C
-182.97 °C
The solid liquid equilibrium of mercury is at what temperature?
38.87 °C
-38.87 °C
37.88 °C
-37.88 °C
The solid liquid equilibrium of Tin is at what temperature?
-38.87 °C
38.87°C
231.9 °C
231.9 °C
The solid liquid equilibrium of Zinc is at what temperature?
231.9°C
419.505°C
444.60 °C
630.5 °C
The liquid vapor equilibrium of sulfur is at what temperature?
231.9°C
419.505°C
444.60°C
630.5°C
The solid liquid equilibrium of Antimony is at what temperature?
630.5°C
419.505°C
444.60°C
231.9°C
The solid liquid equilibrium of silver is at what temperature?
630.5°C
960.8°C
1063°C
1774°C
The solid liquid equilibrium of gold is at what temperature?
630.5°C
960.8°C
1063°C
1774°C
The solid liquid equilibrium of platinum is at what temperature?
630.5°C
960.8°C
1063°C
1774°C
The solid liquid equilibrium of Tungsten is at what temperature?
3730°C
3370°C
3073°C
3037°C
The device that measures temperature by the electromotive force.
Thermometer
Thermocouple
Electro-thermometer
Thermoseebeck
The emf is a function of the temperature difference between the junction a phenomenon called.
Seebeck effect
Stagnation effect
Priming
Electromotive force
The device that measure temperature by the electromotive force called thermocouple was discovered by:
Galileo
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Seebeck
When two bodies isolated from other environment are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, two are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
The total entropy of pure substance approaches zero as the absolute thermodynamics temperature approaches zero.
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
If any one or more properties of a system change the system is said to have undergone a _______
Cycle
Process
Flow
Control
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:
Revolution
Rotation
Process
Cycle
The term given to the collection of matter under consideration enclosed within a boundary.
System
Matter
Environment
Atoms
The region outside the boundary or the space and matter external to a system:
Ex – system
Surrounding
Matter
Extension
The true pressure measured above a perfect vacuum.
Absolute pressure
Gage pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Vacuum pressure
The pressure measured from the level of atmospheric pressure by most pressure recording instrument like pressure gage and open ended manometer.
Gage pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Barometer pressure
Absolute pressure
The pressure obtained from barometer reading
Absolute pressure
Gage pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Vacuum pressure
It is a form of energy associated with the kinetic random motion of large number of molecules.
Internal energy
Kinetic energy
Heat
Enthalpy
The heat needed to change the temperature of the body without changing its phase.
Latent heat
Sensible heat
Specific heat
Heat transfer
The heat needed by the body to change its phase without changing its temperature.
Latent heat
Sensible heat
Specific heat
Heat transfer
The measure of the randomness of the molecules of a substance.
Enthalpy
Internal energy
Entropy
Heat
The heat energy transferred to a substance at a constant pressure process is ________
Enthalpy
Heat
Internal energy
Entropy
It is the energy stored within the body
Enthalpy
Heat
Internal energy
Entropy
A theoretically ideal gas which strictly follows Boyle’s law and Charles’s law of gases.
Universal gas
Perfect gas
Combined gas
Imperfect gas
In a confined gas, if the absolute temperature is held constant, the volume is inversely proportional to the absolute pressure.
Boyle’s law
Charles law
Dalton’s law
Avogadro’s law
In a confined gas if the absolute pressure is held constant the volume is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.
Boyle’s law
Charles law
Dalton’s law
Avogadro’s law
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.
Boyle’s law
Charles law
Dalton’s law
Avogadro’s law
At equal volume at the same temperature and pressure conditions, the gases contain the same number of molecules.
Boyle’s law
Charles law
Dalton’s law
Avogadro’s law
A process in which the system departs from equilibrium state only infinitesimally at every instant.
Reversible process
Irreversible process
Cyclic process
Quasi-static process
A process which gives the same state/conditions after the system undergoes a series of processes.
Reversible process
Irreversible process
Cyclic process
Quasi-static process
