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  • Question
  • The pressure exerted by an ideal gas is __________ of the kinetic energy of all the molecules contained in a unit volume of gas.


  • Options
  • A. one-half
  • B. one-third
  • C. two-third
  • D. three-fourth

  • Correct Answer
  • two-third 


  • Thermodynamics problems


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    • 1. The kinetic energy of molecules of a gas becomes zero at absolute zero temperature.

    • Options
    • A. Agree
    • B. Disagree
    • Discuss
    • 2. The efficiency of Diesel cycle approaches to Otto cycle efficiency when

    • Options
    • A. cut-off is increased
    • B. cut-off is decreased
    • C. cut-off is zero
    • D. cut-off is constant
    • Discuss
    • 3. The value of 1 mm of Hg is equal to

    • Options
    • A. 1.333 N/m2
    • B. 13.33 N/m2
    • C. 133.3 N/m2
    • D. 1333 N/m2
    • Discuss
    • 4. An adiabatic process is one in which

    • Options
    • A. no heat enters or leaves the gas
    • B. the temperature of the gas changes
    • C. the change in internal energy is equal to the mechanical workdone
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss
    • 5. The entropy __________ in an irreversible cyclic process.

    • Options
    • A. remains constant
    • B. decreases
    • C. increases
    • Discuss
    • 6. The sum of internal energy (U) and the product of pressure and volume (p.v) is known as

    • Options
    • A. workdone
    • B. entropy
    • C. enthalpy
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. In the first law of thermodynamics, the total energy of the system remains constant.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 8. The value of specific heat at constant pressure (cp) is __________ that of at constant volume (cv).

    • Options
    • A. less than
    • B. equal to
    • C. more than
    • Discuss
    • 9. A cycle consisting of one constant pressure, one constant volume and two isentropic processes is known as

    • Options
    • A. Carnot cycle
    • B. Stirling cycle
    • C. Otto cycle
    • D. Diesel cycle
    • Discuss
    • 10. According to Gay-Lussac law for a perfect gas, p/T = constant, if v is kept constant.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss


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