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1Heat And Thermodynamics
The heat absorbed by a system in going through the given cyclic process is :
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2Heat And Thermodynamics
If the collision frequency of hydrogen molecules in a closed chamber at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(\mathrm{Z}\), then the collision frequency of the same system at \(127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is :
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3Heat And Thermodynamics
If \(\mathrm{n}\) is the number density and \(\mathrm{d}\) is the diameter of the molecule, then the average distance covered by a molecule between two successive collisions (i.e. mean free path) is represented by :
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4Heat And Thermodynamics
During an adiabatic process, if the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of its absolute temperature, then the ratio of \(\frac{\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{P}}}{\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{V}}}\) for the gas is :
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5Heat And Thermodynamics
P-T diagram of an ideal gas having three different densities \(\rho_1, \rho_2, \rho_3\) (in three different cases) is shown in the figure. Which of the following is correct :
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6Heat And Thermodynamics
On celcius scale the temperature of body increases by \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The increase in temperature on Fahrenheit scale is :
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7Heat And Thermodynamics
The resistances of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point and steam point are \(8 \Omega\) and \(10 \Omega\) respectively. After inserting in a hot bath of temperature \(400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the resista...
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8Heat And Thermodynamics
A sample of gas at temperature \(T\) is adiabatically expanded to double its volume. Adiabatic constant for the gas is \(\gamma=3 / 2\). The work done by the gas in the process is:
\((\mu=1 \text { mole })\)
\((\mu=1 \text { mole })\)
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9Heat And Thermodynamics
The translational degrees of freedom \(\left(f_t\right)\) and rotational degrees of freedom \(\left(f_r\right)\) of \(\mathrm{CH}_4\) molecule are:
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10Heat And Thermodynamics
The parameter that remains the same for molecules of all gases at a given temperature is :
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11Heat And Thermodynamics
The given figure represents two isobaric processes for the same mass of an ideal gas, then
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12Heat And Thermodynamics
A gas mixture consists of 8 moles of argon and 6 moles of oxygen at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is:
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13Heat And Thermodynamics
The speed of sound in oxygen at S.T.P. will be approximately: (given, \(R=8.3 \mathrm{~JK}^{-1}, \gamma=1.4\))
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14Heat And Thermodynamics
At which temperature the r.m.s. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal to that of an oxygen molecule at \(47^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ?
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15Heat And Thermodynamics
Two thermodynamical processes are shown in the figure. The molar heat capacity for process A and B are \(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{A}}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{B}}\). The molar heat capacity at constant pressure and constant volume are represe...
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16Heat And Thermodynamics
If three moles of monoatomic gas \(\left(\gamma=\frac{5}{3}\right)\) is mixed with two moles of a diatomic gas \(\left(\gamma=\frac{7}{5}\right)\), the value of adiabatic exponent \(\gamma\) for the mixture is
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17Heat And Thermodynamics
A block of ice at \(-10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is slowly heated and converted to steam at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Which of the following curves represent the phenomenon qualitatively:
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18Heat And Thermodynamics
Choose the correct statement for processes A & B shown in figure.
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19Heat And Thermodynamics
Two vessels \(A\) and \(B\) are of the same size and are at same temperature. A contains \(1 \mathrm{~g}\) of hydrogen and \(B\) contains \(1 \mathrm{~g}\) of oxygen. \(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}\) and \(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}\) are the press...
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20Heat And Thermodynamics
A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state \(\mathrm{A}\) to an intermediate state \(B\) by a linear process as shown in the figure. It's volume is then reduced to the original value from \(\mathrm{B}\) to \(\mathrm{C}\) by an i...
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21Heat And Thermodynamics
\(N\) moles of a polyatomic gas \((f=6)\) must be mixed with two moles of a monoatomic gas so that the mixture behaves as a diatomic gas. The value of \(N\) is :
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22Heat And Thermodynamics
The temperature of a gas having \(2.0 \times 10^{25}\) molecules per cubic meter at \(1.38 \mathrm{~atm}\) (Given, \(\mathrm{k}=1.38 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{JK}^{-1}\)) is :
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23Heat And Thermodynamics
The average kinetic energy of a monatomic molecule is \(0.414 \mathrm{~eV}\) at temperature :
(Use \(K_B=1.38 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}-\mathrm{K}\))
(Use \(K_B=1.38 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}-\mathrm{K}\))
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24Heat And Thermodynamics
\(0.08 \mathrm{~kg}\) air is heated at constant volume through \(5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The specific heat of air at constant volume is \(0.17 \mathrm{~kcal} / \mathrm{kg}^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(\mathrm{J}=4.18\) joule/\(\mathrm{~cal}\)...
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25Heat And Thermodynamics
The total kinetic energy of 1 mole of oxygen at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is :
[Use universal gas constant \((R)=8.31 \mathrm{~J} /\) mole K]
[Use universal gas constant \((R)=8.31 \mathrm{~J} /\) mole K]
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26Heat And Thermodynamics
The equation of state of a real gas is given by \(\left(\mathrm{P}+\frac{\mathrm{a}}{\mathrm{V}^2}\right)(\mathrm{V}-\mathrm{b})=\mathrm{RT}\), where \(\mathrm{P}, \mathrm{V}\) and \(\mathrm{T}\) are pressure, volume and temperature respect...
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27Heat And Thermodynamics
During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of its absolute temperature. The ratio of \(\frac{\mathrm{Cp}}{\mathrm{Cv}}\) for the gas is :
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28Heat And Thermodynamics
The pressure and volume of an ideal gas are related as $\mathrm{PV}^{\frac{3}{2}}=\mathrm{K}$ (Constant). The work done when the gas is taken from state $A\left(P_1, V_1, T_1\right)$ to state $B\left(P_2, V_2, T_2\right)$ is :
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29Heat And Thermodynamics
Two moles a monoatomic gas is mixed with six moles of a diatomic gas. The molar specific heat of the mixture at constant volume is :
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30Heat And Thermodynamics
If the root mean square velocity of hydrogen molecule at a given temperature and pressure is $2 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}$, the root mean square velocity of oxygen at the same condition in $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}$ is :
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31Heat And Thermodynamics
A diatomic gas $(\gamma=1.4)$ does $200 \mathrm{~J}$ of work when it is expanded isobarically. The heat given to the gas in the process is :
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32Heat And Thermodynamics
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: If heat is added to a system, its temperature must increase.
Statement II: If positive work is done by a system in a thermodynamic process, its volume must increase.
In the light of the above sta...
Statement I: If heat is added to a system, its temperature must increase.
Statement II: If positive work is done by a system in a thermodynamic process, its volume must increase.
In the light of the above sta...
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33Heat And Thermodynamics
A steel rod of length \(1 \mathrm{~m}\) and cross sectional area \(10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^{2}\) is heated from \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to \(200^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) without being allowed to extend or bend. The compressive tension produced in ...
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34Heat And Thermodynamics
Work done by a Carnot engine operating between temperatures \(127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(2 \mathrm{~kJ}\). The amount of heat transferred to the engine by the reservoir is :
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35Heat And Thermodynamics
The temperature at which the kinetic energy of oxygen molecules becomes double than its value at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is
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36Heat And Thermodynamics
The number of air molecules per cm\(^3\) increased from \(3\times10^{19}\) to \(12\times10^{19}\). The ratio of collision frequency of air molecules before and after the increase in number respectively is:
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37Heat And Thermodynamics
A source supplies heat to a system at the rate of \(1000 \mathrm{~W}\). If the system performs work at a rate of \(200 \mathrm{~W}\). The rate at which internal energy of the system increases is
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38Heat And Thermodynamics
The ratio of speed of sound in hydrogen gas to the speed of sound in oxygen gas at the same temperature is:
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39Heat And Thermodynamics
A body cools in 7 minutes from \(60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The temperature of the surrounding is \(10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The temperature of the body after the next 7 minutes will be:
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40Heat And Thermodynamics
The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from \(200 \mathrm{~K}\) to \(800 \mathrm{~K}\). If r.m.s. speed of gas at \(200 \mathrm{~K}\) is \(v_{0}\). Then, r.m.s. speed of the gas at \(800 \mathrm{~K}\) will be:
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41Heat And Thermodynamics
The correct relation between \(\gamma = {{{c_p}} \over {{c_v}}}\) and temperature T is :
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42Heat And Thermodynamics
The pressure of a gas changes linearly with volume from \(\mathrm{A}\) to \(\mathrm{B}\) as shown in figure. If no heat is supplied to or extracted from the gas then change in the internal energy of the gas will be
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43Heat And Thermodynamics
A water heater of power $2000 \mathrm{~W}$ is used to heat water. The specific heat capacity of water is $4200 \mathrm{~J}$ $\mathrm{kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$. The efficiency of heater is $70 \%$. Time required to heat $2 \mathrm{~kg}$ of ...
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44Heat And Thermodynamics
A hypothetical gas expands adiabatically such that its volume changes from 08 litres to 27 litres. If the ratio of final pressure of the gas to initial pressure of the gas is $\frac{16}{81}$. Then the ratio of $\frac{\mathrm{Cp}}{\mathrm{Cv...
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45Heat And Thermodynamics
Heat energy of $735 \mathrm{~J}$ is given to a diatomic gas allowing the gas to expand at constant pressure.
Each gas molecule rotates around an internal axis but do not oscillate. The increase in the internal
energy of the gas will be :
Each gas molecule rotates around an internal axis but do not oscillate. The increase in the internal
energy of the gas will be :
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46Heat And Thermodynamics
Heat is given to an ideal gas in an isothermal process.
A. Internal energy of the gas will decrease.
B. Internal energy of the gas will increase.
C. Internal energy of the gas will not change.
D. The gas will do positive work.
E. The gas wi...
A. Internal energy of the gas will decrease.
B. Internal energy of the gas will increase.
C. Internal energy of the gas will not change.
D. The gas will do positive work.
E. The gas wi...
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47Heat And Thermodynamics
The pressure \((\mathrm{P})\) and temperature (\(\mathrm{T})\) relationship of an ideal gas obeys the equation
\(\mathrm{PT}^{2}=\) constant. The volume expansion coefficient of the gas will be :
\(\mathrm{PT}^{2}=\) constant. The volume expansion coefficient of the gas will be :
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48Heat And Thermodynamics
A faulty thermometer reads $5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ in melting ice and $95^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ in stream. The correct temperature on absolute scale will be __________ $\mathrm{K}$ when the faulty thermometer reads $41^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.
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49Heat And Thermodynamics
A flask contains hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of $2: 1$ by mass at temperature $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The ratio of average kinetic energy per molecule of hydrogen and oxygen respectively is:
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50Heat And Thermodynamics
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$
Assertion A: Efficiency of a reversible heat engine will be highest at $-273^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ temperature of cold ...
Assertion A: Efficiency of a reversible heat engine will be highest at $-273^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ temperature of cold ...
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