Thermodynamics Quizzes: Test Your Understanding of Heat and Energy

Question 1

John's research shows a positive correlation between study hours and exam scores for his college students. Which scatterplot best represents this relationship?

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Points clustered around an upward sloping diagonal line

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Points clustered around a downward sloping diagonal line

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Points scattered randomly across the graph

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Points forming an inverted U-shaped curve

Question 2

In a correlation study, what primarily indicates the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables?

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The magnitude and sign of the correlation coefficient

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The slope of the regression line

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The p-value of the statistical test

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The value of the intercept

Question 3

In a linear regression model, R-squared represents:

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The percentage of variation in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable.

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The slope of the regression line.

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The y-intercept of the regression line.

Question 4

In a simple linear regression model, what does the slope indicate?

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The rate of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit increase in the independent variable, assuming other variables remain constant.

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The direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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The strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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A constant value that does not vary in the regression model.

Question 5

In a hypothesis test for the correlation between two variables, which value is used to establish statistical significance?

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A value determined by the significance level and degrees of freedom

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The average of the correlation coefficients

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The value of the Pearson correlation coefficient

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A fixed value of 0.5

Question 6

In a linear regression model, what does the coefficient of determination (R-squared) specifically represent?

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The proportion of variation in the dependent variable explained by the linear relationship with the independent variable

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The proportion of variation in the independent variable explained by the linear relationship with the dependent variable

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The strength and direction of the linear relationship between the independent and dependent variables

Question 7

In simple linear regression, what is the fundamental assumption about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?

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Linear relationship

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Non-linear relationship

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Continuous independent variable and categorical dependent variable

Question 8

In linear regression, the R-squared value represents:

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The proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable.

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The correlation between observed and predicted values.

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The average value of the dependent variable.

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The gradient of the regression line.

Question 9

In linear regression, what does the 'intercept' of the regression line represent?

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The value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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The change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable.

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A measure of how well the regression line fits the data.

Question 10

In a simple linear regression model, the slope coefficient indicates the:

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Change in the response variable for every one-unit increase in the predictor variable.

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Percentage of response variable variation explained by the predictor variable.

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Strength of the relationship between the predictor and response variables.

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Point at which the regression line intercepts the y-axis.

Question 11

What does a correlation coefficient (r) of -0.70 indicate?

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A moderate negative relationship between the two variables

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A strong positive relationship between the two variables

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No relationship between the two variables

Question 12

How does autocorrelation affect the reliability of a regression model?

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Autocorrelation can inflate standard errors, making regression coefficients seem more significant than they actually are.

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Autocorrelation has no impact on model reliability if predictor variables are uncorrelated.

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Autocorrelation can improve a regression model's predictive power by capturing temporal relationships in the data.

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Autocorrelation is only a concern in time series data, not in cross-sectional data.

Question 13

What is a key advantage of using non-linear regression models over linear models?

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Greater flexibility in representing complex relationships

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Lower risk of overfitting the data

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Improved model clarity

Question 14

What is thermal conductivity, and how does it influence the rate of heat transfer through a material? Provide an example to demonstrate its practical application.

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Thermal conductivity measures a material's ability to transfer heat, with higher conductivity leading to faster heat transfer.

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Thermal conductivity only determines the direction of heat flow in a material.

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Thermal conductivity is inversely proportional to the temperature difference across the material, meaning a larger temperature difference results in a lower heat transfer rate.

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Thermal conductivity is independent of the material's thickness and surface area.

Question 15

In simple linear regression, what does the coefficient of determination (R-squared) represent?

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The proportion of variation in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable

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The slope of the regression line

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The intercept of the regression line

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The standard error of the regression

Question 16

What is the change in entropy of a system that undergoes a reversible adiabatic process?

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Cannot be determined

Question 17

What is the fundamental difference between heat and work?

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Heat is a measure of energy transfer due to temperature difference, while work is a measure of energy transfer due to force.

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Heat is a form of energy, while work is a transfer of energy.

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Heat can be stored, while work cannot.

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Heat is always positive, while work can be positive or negative.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a state property of a system?

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Heat capacity

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

Question 19

What is the mathematical expression of the ideal gas law?

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PV = nRT

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PV = NkT

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PV^2 = nRT

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PV/T = nR

Question 20

Identify the thermodynamic cycle with the greatest efficiency.

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Carnot cycle

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Rankine cycle

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Otto cycle

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Diesel cycle

Question 21

Which statement **contradicts** the second law of thermodynamics?

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Heat engines can achieve perfect efficiency.

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Entropy in an isolated system can only increase or remain constant.

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Heat naturally flows from hot to cold objects.

Question 22

According to the first law of thermodynamics, which of the following is a fundamental assumption?

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The total energy of the system and its surroundings remains constant.

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The system is isolated from its surroundings.

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The system is always in equilibrium.

Question 23

How do molecular simulations enhance our understanding of thermodynamic phenomena at the nanoscale?

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Enable direct visualization of molecular interactions and behaviors.

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Provide precise predictions of materials' macroscopic properties.

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Replace the need for experimental measurements and physical experiments.

Question 24

Who is credited with developing the concept of entropy?

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Rudolf Clausius

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Isaac Newton

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James Clerk Maxwell

Question 25

Which law of thermodynamics sets a fundamental limit on the efficiency of energy conversion processes?

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Second law of thermodynamics

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First law of thermodynamics

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Third law of thermodynamics

Question 26

The enthalpy of a system is defined as:

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U + PV

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U - PV

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PV - U

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TS + U

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of an adiabatic process?

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No heat is transferred to or from the system.

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The temperature of the system remains constant.

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The volume of the system remains constant.

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The pressure of the system remains constant.

Question 28

An ideal gas undergoes an isothermal expansion. What happens to its entropy?

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Entropy increases.

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Entropy decreases.

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Entropy remains constant.

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Entropy cannot be determined.

Question 29

A system undergoes a reversible cycle. What can be concluded about the total entropy change of the system?

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The total entropy change is zero.

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The total entropy change is positive.

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The total entropy change is negative.

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The total entropy change depends on the specific cycle.

Question 30

A heat engine operates between a hot reservoir at 1000 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K. What is the maximum possible thermal efficiency of this engine?

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30%

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50%

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70%

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90%

Question 31

Which of the following is a closed system?

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A pot of boiling water with a lid on.

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A moving car with the windows open.

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A room with an open window.

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A bicycle pump with the valve open.

Question 32

What is the SI unit of entropy?

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Joule per Kelvin

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Joule

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Pascal

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Watt

Question 33

What is the significance of the triple point?

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It is the unique point where the solid, liquid, and gas phases of a substance coexist in equilibrium.

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It is the point where temperature and pressure are highest for a substance.

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It is the point where temperature and pressure are lowest for a substance.

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It is the point where volume and temperature are highest for a substance.

Question 34

A refrigeration system operates on the principle of the reversed Carnot cycle. What is the purpose of the condenser in a refrigeration system?

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To reject heat to the hot reservoir.

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To absorb heat from the cold reservoir.

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To compress the refrigerant.

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To expand the refrigerant.

Question 35

Consider an adiabatic process undergone by a closed system. Which of the following statements accurately describes the process?

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There is no heat transfer into or out of the system.

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Heat is transferred into the system.

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Heat is transferred out of the system.

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The system's volume remains constant.

Question 36

Which process type is characterized by an increase in the entropy of the system?

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Irreversible process

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Reversible process

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Adiabatic process

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Isothermal process

Question 37

Which thermodynamic property measures the disorder of a system?

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Entropy

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Enthalpy

Question 38

A heat engine operates between a hot reservoir at 1000 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K. Determine the maximum possible efficiency of this engine:

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30%

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50%

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70%

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90%

Question 39

Specify the common unit of entropy:

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J/K

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kg-m²/s²

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Pa

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W

Question 40

Which of the following thermodynamic processes involves no heat transfer?

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Adiabatic process

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Isothermal process

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Isobaric process

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Isochoric process

Question 41

The natural tendency of the universe is for its:

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Entropy to increase

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Entropy to decrease

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Entropy to remain constant

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Temperature to increase

Question 42

A closed system is defined as one that:

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Neither allows mass nor heat to enter or leave the system

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Allows mass to enter or leave the system

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Allows heat to enter or leave the system

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Allows both mass and heat to enter or leave the system

Question 43

An isentropic process is one in which:

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Entropy remains constant

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Entropy increases

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Entropy decreases

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Temperature remains constant

Question 44

The specific heat of a material is a measure of its:

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Ability to absorb heat without a change in temperature

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Ability to conduct heat

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Ability to store heat

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Thermal conductivity

Question 45

Which physical quantity measures the level of disorder in a thermodynamic system?

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Entropy

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Enthalpy

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Gibbs free energy

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Helmholtz free energy

Question 46

Which mechanism of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 47

The thermal conductivity of a substance indicates its ability to:

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Conduct heat

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Store heat

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Radiate heat

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Convect heat

Question 48

The change in entropy of a system is:

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Equal to the heat added to the system divided by its temperature in Kelvin.

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Equal to the work done on the system divided by its temperature in Kelvin.

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Equal to the heat transferred out of the system divided by its temperature in Kelvin.

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Equal to the work transferred out of the system divided by its temperature in Kelvin.

Question 49

Which fundamental principle of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed?

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First law of thermodynamics

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Second law of thermodynamics

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Third law of thermodynamics

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Zeroth law of thermodynamics

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a valid mode of heat transfer?

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Advection

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 51

The entropy of an ideal gas is:

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Directly proportional to its absolute temperature

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Inversely proportional to its absolute temperature

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Independent of its absolute temperature

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Proportional to the square of its absolute temperature

Question 52

Identify the irreversible process among the following:

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Unrestrained expansion in a vacuum

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Isothermal reduction in gas volume

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Adiabatic expansion without heat loss

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Constant-volume heat addition

Question 53

Which substance exhibits the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Air

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Aluminum

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Granite

Question 54

Thermal conductivity, as a material property, measures its ability to:

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Transfer heat

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Store heat

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Produce heat

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Absorb heat

Question 55

According to the Clausius statement of the second law of thermodynamics:

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Heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder to a hotter object.

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Entropy always decreases in an isolated system.

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The total entropy of the universe remains constant.

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The efficiency of a heat engine can never reach 100%.

Question 56

According to the second law of thermodynamics, in an isolated system:

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Entropy increases

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Entropy decreases

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Entropy remains unchanged

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Entropy oscillates

Question 57

Which of the following is the SI unit of entropy?

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Joule per Kelvin

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Joule

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Kelvin

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Kelvin per Joule

Question 58

Consider a system undergoing a reversible isothermal process. What is its entropy change?

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Zero

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Positive

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Negative

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Cannot be determined

Question 59

Which of the following is **NOT** one of the four fundamental attributes of thermodynamics?

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Voltage

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Pressure

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Temperature

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Volume

Question 60

The **first law** of thermodynamics is also known as the law of:

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Conservation of Energy

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Equilibrium

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Conservation of Momentum

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Conservation of Entropy

Question 61

Which of the following processes is an example of an **exothermic** process?

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Combustion of fuel

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Evaporation of water

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Melting of ice

Question 62

The **entropy** of a system is a measure of its:

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Disorder

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Temperature

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Order

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Energy

Question 63

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of heat transfer?

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Advection

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

Question 64

The **efficiency** of a heat engine is determined by:

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The ratio of the work output to the heat input

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The ratio of the heat input to the work output

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The sum of the heat input and the heat output

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The difference between the heat input and the heat output