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Thermodynamics problems


  • 1. The general gas equation is (where p = Pressure, v = Volume, m = mass, T = Absolute temperature, and R = Gas constant)

  • Options
  • A. pv = mRT
  • B. pv = RTm
  • C. pvm = C
  • D. pv = (RT)m
  • Discuss
  • 2. The absolute zero pressure can be attained at a temperature of

  • Options
  • A. 0°C
  • B. 273°C
  • C. 273 K
  • D. none of these
  • Discuss
  • 3. The ratio of specific heat at constant pressure (cp) and specific heat at constant volume (cv) is always __________ one.

  • Options
  • A. equal to
  • B. less than
  • C. greater than
  • Discuss
  • 4. Which of the following is the correct statement?

  • Options
  • A. For a given compression ratio, both Otto and Diesel cycles have the same efficiency.
  • B. For a given compression ratio, Otto cycle is more efficient than Diesel cycle.
  • C. For a given compression ratio, Diesel cycle is more efficient than Otto cycle.
  • D. The efficiency of Otto or Diessel cycle has nothing to do with compressioin ratio.
  • Discuss
  • 5. When a gas is heated at constant pressure

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  • A. its temperature will increase
  • B. its volume will increase
  • C. both temperature and volume will increase
  • D. neither temperature not volume will increase
  • Discuss
  • 6. The standard value of atmospheric pressure taken at sea level is

  • Options
  • A. 1.013 bar
  • B. 760 mm of Hg
  • C. 1013 x 102 N/m2
  • D. all of these
  • Discuss
  • 7. The principal constituents of a fuel are

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  • A. carbon and hydrogen
  • B. oxygen and hydrogen
  • C. sulphur and oxygen
  • D. sulphur and hydrogen
  • Discuss
  • 8. The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends upon

  • Options
  • A. maximum cycle temperature
  • B. minimum cycle temperature
  • C. pressure ratio
  • D. all of these
  • Discuss
  • 9. The efficiency of Otto cycle depends upon the specific heats of the working substance.

  • Options
  • A. Yes
  • B. No
  • Discuss
  • 10. When the gas is heated at constant volume, the heat supplied

  • Options
  • A. increases the internal energy of the gas and increases the temperature of the gas
  • B. does some external work during expansion
  • C. Both (A) and (B)
  • D. None of these
  • Discuss

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