Isothermal Processes: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Thermodynamics

Question 1

In an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, what happens to its internal energy?

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It remains constant.

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It becomes zero.

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes isothermal compression?

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Work is done on the gas.

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Work is done by the gas.

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The gas temperature decreases.

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The gas volume increases.

Question 3

Which of the following processes can be considered isothermal?

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Isothermal expansion

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Adiabatic expansion

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Isochoric heating

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Isobaric cooling

Question 4

In an isothermal process, the change in entropy is:

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Indeterminate

Question 5

Consider a gas undergoing an isothermal process. If the volume decreases by 50%, what happens to the pressure?

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It increases by 50%.

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It decreases by 50%.

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It increases by 100%.

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It decreases by 100%.

Question 6

An ideal gas at 400 K and 2 atm is compressed isothermally to half its original volume. What is the final temperature?

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400 K

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200 K

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800 K

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1600 K

Question 7

What is the defining feature of an isothermal process?

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Unchanging temperature

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Constant pressure

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Fixed volume

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Heat exchange

Question 8

During isothermal compression, what happens to the work done on the system?

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Negative work is done

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Positive work is done

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Zero work is done

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Work is not applicable

Question 9

Which engineering application utilizes the principle of isothermal expansion?

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Refrigerators

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Steam engines

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Internal combustion engines

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Boilers

Question 10

In an isothermal process with an ideal gas, if the initial volume is V_i and the final volume is V_f, what is the change in entropy?

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R ln(V_f/V_i)

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0 J/K

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R ln(V_i/V_f)

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2R ln(V_f/V_i)

Question 11

In an isothermal process, the change in internal energy of the system is:

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Dependent on the specific process

Question 12

On a P-V diagram, what is the graphical representation of an isothermal process?

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Horizontal line

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Vertical line

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Isobaric line

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Adiabatic line

Question 13

An ideal gas undergoes an isothermal process from state A to state B. If the initial pressure is P_i and the final pressure is P_f, what is the ratio of P_f to P_i?

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V_B/V_A

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V_A/V_B

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T_A/T_B

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P_i/P_f

Question 14

Which assumption is NOT made in the analysis of ideal isothermal processes?

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Significant changes in kinetic and potential energy

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No heat loss or gain

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Constant temperature

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No friction or other irreversible effects

Question 15

In an isothermal process, which parameter remains constant?

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

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Entropy

Question 16

What is the relationship between internal energy and temperature in an isothermal process?

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Internal energy remains constant.

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Temperature remains constant.

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Internal energy decreases.

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Internal energy increases.

Question 17

Which diagram represents an isothermal process on a PV diagram?

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A horizontal line

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A vertical line

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A diagonal line

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A circle

Question 18

What is the significance of the Boyle-Mariotte law in isothermal processes?

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It describes the inverse relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature.

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It describes the direct relationship between temperature and volume at constant pressure.

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It describes the inverse relationship between pressure and temperature at constant volume.

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It describes the direct relationship between internal energy and entropy at constant volume.

Question 19

Which assumption is made when analyzing isothermal processes?

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Temperature remains constant.

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No heat is transferred.

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No work is done.

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Volume remains constant.

Question 20

In a closed-loop isothermal process, what is the relationship between the initial and final states?

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They are identical.

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They are different.

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They depend on the specific process.

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They cannot be determined.

Question 21

Which of the following is a limitation of isothermal processes?

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They are difficult to achieve in practice due to heat transfer.

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They involve no energy transfer.

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They can only be applied to ideal gases.

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They are irreversible.

Question 22

In practical engineering applications, identify the factors that can cause deviations from ideal isothermal conditions and explain their potential impacts on system performance.

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Heat transfer and temperature gradients

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Frictional effects and irreversibility

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Constant volume

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Adiabatic conditions

Question 23

The defining characteristic(s) of an isothermal process is/are:

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Constant temperature

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Constant volume

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Constant pressure

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Constant enthalpy

Question 24

During an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, which of the following decreases?

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Pressure

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Temperature

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Volume

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Entropy

Question 25

In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, what is the relationship between heat added and work done?

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Equal

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Heat added is greater than work done

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Work done is greater than heat added

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No relationship

Question 26

An isothermal compression process is employed to:

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Increase pressure

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Reduce temperature

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Increase entropy

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Increase volume

Question 27

A significant practical limitation of isothermal processes in engineering applications is:

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Difficulty in maintaining constant temperature

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Excessive heat generation

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Requirement for extremely slow process rates

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Production of inefficient results

Question 28

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an isothermal process?

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Constant Temperature

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Constant Pressure

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Constant Volume

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Constant Entropy

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an application of isothermal compression?

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Steam turbines

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Refrigeration

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Air conditioning

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Scuba diving

Question 30

What is the change in entropy during an isothermal expansion?

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Positive

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Negative

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Zero

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Dependent on the gas

Question 31

On a P-V diagram, which graph represents an isothermal process?

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Horizontal line

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Vertical line

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Parabolic curve

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Hyperbolic curve

Question 32

In an isothermal process, the internal energy of the gas:

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Remains constant

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Increases

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Decreases

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Depends on the gas

Question 33

Which type of efficiency is associated with isothermal processes in heat engines?

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Carnot efficiency

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Rankine efficiency

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Brayton efficiency

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Diesel efficiency

Question 34

For isothermal processes involving an ideal gas, which equation accurately describes the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature?

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PV = nRT

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V/T = constant

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P/T = constant

Question 35

In an isothermal process, which thermodynamic property remains constant?

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

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Specific Volume

Question 36

Consider an isothermal compression process for an ideal gas. Which statement accurately describes the energy transfer?

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Work is done on the system by the surroundings.

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Work is done by the system on the surroundings.

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No work is done.

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Internal energy remains constant.

Question 37

Which of the following equations correctly represents the work done in an isothermal process for an ideal gas?

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W = -nRT ln(V2/V1)

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W = -P(V2 - V1)

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W = Q - U

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W = P∆V

Question 38

Consider an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas in a closed system. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the internal energy change?

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The internal energy of the gas remains constant.

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The internal energy of the gas decreases.

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The internal energy of the gas increases.

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The internal energy of the gas is proportional to the work done.

Question 39

An isothermal process is defined by which constant property?

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

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Entropy

Question 40

What is the behavior of temperature during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?

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Remains constant

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Increases

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Decreases

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Depends on the initial temperature

Question 41

In an isothermal compression process, what is the direction of work transfer?

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Work done on the gas

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Work done by the gas

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No work is done

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Work transfer depends on the specific process

Question 42

What is the change in entropy during an isothermal process?

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Varies depending on the temperature

Question 43

Which graphical representation accurately depicts an isothermal process?

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A horizontal line on a PV diagram

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A vertical line on a PV diagram

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A tilted line on a PV diagram

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A curved line on a PV diagram

Question 44

What is the result of an isothermal compression of an ideal gas?

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Increased pressure

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Increased temperature

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Decreased temperature

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Increased volume

Question 45

In an isothermal thermodynamic process, which of the following physical quantities remains constant?

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Temperature

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Volume

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Pressure

Question 46

Which of the following processes is not isothermal?

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Adiabatic compression

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Isobaric expansion

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Isothermal decompression

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Isochoric process

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an isothermal process?

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Entropy decreases

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Pressure-volume work is done

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Temperature remains constant

Question 48

An ideal gas undergoes an isothermal expansion. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The work done by the gas is positive

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The internal energy of the gas increases

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The entropy of the gas decreases

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The heat transferred to the gas is negative

Question 49

The pressure of an isothermal ideal gas is doubled. What happens to its volume?

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Halved

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Doubled

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Quadrupled

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Unchanged

Question 50

Which of the following is a limitation of using isothermal processes in real-world applications?

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Heat transfer between the system and surroundings cannot be completely eliminated

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Isothermal processes are always reversible

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Isothermal processes can only occur in ideal gases

Question 51

Which of the following assumptions is made in the analysis of isothermal processes?

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Temperature remains constant throughout the process

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Pressure remains constant throughout the process

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Volume remains constant throughout the process