Heat, work and internal energy, first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes - One Line Questions
1.
For an ideal monatomic gas, the value of γ is approximately: —
1.67
2.
For an ideal diatomic gas, the value of γ is approximately: —
1.4
3.
If 100 J of heat is supplied to a system and the work done by the system is 30 J, the change in internal energy is: —
70 J
4.
For an ideal gas undergoing an isothermal process, the change in internal energy is: —
Zero
5.
In a cyclic process, the net change in internal energy of the system is: —
Zero
6.
In an isothermal compression, work is done ______ the system, and heat is ______. —
on, released
7.
What is the SI unit of heat? —
Joule
8.
In an isothermal process, the temperature of the system remains: —
Constant
9.
The specific heat capacity of a gas at constant volume is denoted by: —
Cv
10.
The specific heat capacity of a gas at constant pressure is denoted by: —
Cp
11.
Which of the following correctly represents the relationship between Cp, Cv, and R for an ideal gas? —
Cp - Cv = R
12.
In an adiabatic process, if the volume decreases, the pressure: —
Increases
13.
In an isothermal process, PV = constant. If the volume of an ideal gas is doubled, its pressure becomes: —
Half
14.
The internal energy of a system increases if: —
Heat is supplied and work is done on the system
15.
According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, the change in internal energy of a system is equal to: —
Heat supplied minus work done by the system
16.
An isothermal process is a slow process because: —
Heat transfer is slow enough to maintain constant temperature
17.
When a gas undergoes an adiabatic expansion, its final temperature is: —
Lower than the initial temperature
18.
When a gas expands adiabatically, its internal energy: —
Decreases
19.
If a system does work on the surroundings and no heat is exchanged, its internal energy: —
Decreases
20.
An ideal gas is compressed isothermally. What happens to its internal energy? —
Remains the same
21.
Which thermodynamic process is characterized by constant volume? —
Isochoric
22.
Which process involves no change in volume? —
Isochoric
23.
Which type of process requires the system to be perfectly insulated from its surroundings? —
Adiabatic
24.
A process in which no heat enters or leaves the system is called: —
Adiabatic
25.
Which process is represented by the equation P V^γ = constant? —
Adiabatic
26.
What happens to the temperature of a gas during adiabatic expansion? —
It decreases
27.
The First Law of Thermodynamics is a statement of the conservation of: —
Energy
28.
During an adiabatic process, the work done by the gas is given by: —
nCv(T1 - T2)
29.
What is the work done by an ideal gas during an isothermal expansion from volume V1 to V2 at temperature T? —
nRT ln(V2/V1)
30.
What is the work done when a gas expands from volume V1 to V2 at constant pressure P? —
P(V2 - V1)
31.
Work done by a gas during expansion is considered: —
Positive
32.
If ΔU is positive and ΔW is negative (work done on the system), then ΔQ must be: —
Positive
33.
For an ideal gas, the internal energy depends only on: —
Temperature
34.
In an isothermal process, the change in internal energy of an ideal gas is zero because: —
Temperature is constant
35.
The internal energy of a system is a function of: —
Temperature only
36.
For an adiabatic process, the relationship between pressure and volume is given by: —
PV^γ = constant
37.
The equation of state for an adiabatic process for an ideal gas is: —
PV^γ = constant
38.
The term 'γ' (gamma) in the adiabatic process equation represents the ratio of: —
Specific heat at constant pressure to specific heat at constant volume
39.
Which of the following is a measure of the internal energy of a system? —
Temperature
40.
In an isothermal process, the product of pressure and volume (PV) for an ideal gas is: —
Constant
41.
In an isobaric process, the ______ remains constant. —
Pressure
42.
In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, the gas: —
Cools down
43.
During an adiabatic process, there is no exchange of ______ between the system and its surroundings. —
Heat
44.
If heat is added to a system at constant volume, all the heat energy goes into increasing the: —
Internal energy
45.
The First Law of Thermodynamics can be written as ΔQ = ΔU + ΔW. Here, ΔW represents: —
Work done by the system
46.
If heat is supplied to a system and no work is done by the system, then the change in internal energy is equal to: —
The heat supplied
47.
During an adiabatic process, the ratio of work done to the change in internal energy is: —
1/(γ-1)
48.
Which statement is true for an adiabatic process? —
ΔQ = 0
49.
In the First Law of Thermodynamics, if work is done on the system (W < 0) and heat is released by the system (Q < 0), then ΔU = Q - W becomes: —
ΔU = (-Q) - (-W)
50.
If a system absorbs heat (Q > 0) and does work (W > 0), its internal energy change (ΔU) is given by: —
ΔU = Q - W