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Thermodynamics MCQs for Students

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to thermodynamics, states of matter, and heat transfer principles. Topics covered include the triple point of water, thermal expansion, gas laws, and heat transfer mechanisms such as conduction, convection, and radiation. Each question presents options for answers, testing knowledge on fundamental concepts in physics and thermodynamics.

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Thermodynamics MCQs for Students

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to thermodynamics, states of matter, and heat transfer principles. Topics covered include the triple point of water, thermal expansion, gas laws, and heat transfer mechanisms such as conduction, convection, and radiation. Each question presents options for answers, testing knowledge on fundamental concepts in physics and thermodynamics.

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MCQS:

[Link] is the value of the temperature of the triple point of water.


a.0°c b.273.15k c.100°c d.10°c
[Link] triple point is useful in defining which of the following unit
a. Temperature b. Pressure c. Volume d. Mass
[Link] the Triple Point of water, the phases in equilibrium are:
A) solid and liquid
B)Solid, liquid, and gas
C)Liquid and gas
D)Solid and gas
[Link] the Triple Point, the pressure of water is:
A)1 atm
B)101.3 kPa
C)611.657 Pa
D)760 mmHg
[Link] the temperature or pressure is changed at the Triple Point, what will happen?
A) Only one phase will exist
B) The system will stay in equilibrium
C) The substance will remain in a mixed state
D) More than one phase will coexist in equilibrium
[Link] is the basis of thermodynamics scale of temperature.
A) triple point
B) Reversible carnot scale
C) Celsius scale
D) Different temperatures
[Link] is the value of 0°C on the Kelvin scale?
A)0°C
B)273 K
C)373 K
D)273.15 K
[Link] temperature scale is used in the SI system for thermodynamic
calculations?
A) Fahrenheit
B) Celsius
C) Kelvin
D)Rankine
[Link] of the following temperature scales has no negative values?
A) Celsius
B) Fahrenheit
C) Kelvin
D) Rankine
[Link] freezing point of water on the Celsius scale is:
A)0°C
B)100°C
C)273 K
D)32°F
[Link] which one of the following, all type of thermal expansion can occur?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gases
D)All of the above
[Link] real expansion comes under thermal expansion of ____________ ?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gases
D)All of the above
[Link] which one of the following state, the particles are tightly packed?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gases
D)All of the above
[Link] solar energy is the source of _________?
A)Thermal energy
B)Heat
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above
[Link] state of matter undergoes the least thermal contraction?
A)Solids
B)Liquids
C)Gases
D)All under equal contraction
[Link] of the following states of matter has no fixed shape but a fixed volume?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gas
D)Plasma
[Link] property is common to liquids and gases but not to solids?
A)Definite volume
B)High density
C)Ability to flow
D)Fixed shape
[Link] is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?
A)Condensation
B)Evaporation
C)Freezing
D)Sublimation
[Link] state of matter has the weakest intermolecular forces?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gas
D)Plasma
[Link] which state of matter particles are arranged in a regular and repeating
pattern?
A)Solid
B)Liquid
C)Gas
D)Plasma
[Link] does Charles' Law state about the relationship between volume and
temperature of a gas at constant pressure?

A) Volume decreases with increase in temperature


B) Volume remains constant with change in temperature
C) Volume is directly proportional to absolute temperature
D) Volume is inversely proportional to absolute temperature
[Link] to Charles' Law, what happens to the pressure of a given mass of gas
when its volume is kept constant and the temperature is increased?
A) Pressure decreases
B) Pressure remains constant
C) Pressure increases
D) Pressure becomes zero
[Link] happens to a bimetallic strip made of brass and iron when heated?
A) The strip bends towards the brass side
B) The strip bends towards the iron side
C) The strip remains straight
D) The strip breaks apart
[Link] is one of the common uses of a bimetallic strip?
A) In thermometers
B) In thermal circuit breakers
C) In electrical motors
D) In generators
[Link] happens to the pressure of a gas when its volume decreases at constant
temperature?
A) Pressure decreases
B) Pressure remains constant
C) Pressure increases
D) Pressure becomes zero

[Link] to Boyle's Law, what is the relationship between pressure (P) and
volume (V) of a gas at constant temperature?
A) P ∝ V
B) P ∝ 1/V
C) P ∝ V²
D) P ∝ 1/V²
[Link] characterizes gas particles?
A) Close packing
B) Far apart, weak attraction
C) Stationary
D) Fixed pattern
[Link] statement is true about ideal and real gases?
A) All gases are ideal.
B) No real gas is ideal, but some behave like ideal gases.
C) Ideal gases don't exist.
D) Real gases are ideal gas mixtures.
Here are two MCQs based on the applications of bimetallic strips:
[Link] is one of the common applications of bimetallic strips?
A) Electrical circuits only
B) Mechanical clocks only
C) Thermal circuit breakers and thermometers
D) Fire alarms only
[Link] strips are used in which of the following devices?
A) Electrical heaters
B) Mechanical clocks and thermostat switches
C) Refrigeration systems
D) Air conditioning systems
Here are two MCQs based on the relationship between temperature, molecular
speed, and pressure:
[Link] happens to the speed of molecules when the temperature of a gas
increases?
A) Speed decreases
B) Speed remains constant
C) Speed increases
D) Speed becomes zero
[Link] is the effect of increased molecular speed on the pressure of a gas?
A) Pressure decreases
B) Pressure remains constant
C) Pressure increases
D) Pressure becomes zero
Here are two MCQs based on the concepts of conduction, convection, and
radiation:
[Link] is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in which particles themselves
move to transfer energy?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Evaporation
[Link] form of electromagnetic radiation is responsible for heat transfer
through waves, and is emitted by all objects?
A) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
B) Infrared (IR) radiation
C) Visible light
D) X-rays
[Link] is the main assumption of the Kinetic Theory of Matter?
A) Particles are stationary
B) Particles have no mass
C) Particles are in constant random motion
D) Particles have no attraction forces
[Link] to Charles' Law, what is the relationship between volume and
temperature?
A) Volume decreases with increase in temperature
B) Volume remains constant with change in temperature
C) Volume is directly proportional to temperature
D) Volume is inversely proportional to temperature

[Link] happens to the average kinetic energy of particles when the temperature
increases?
A) Decreases
B) Remains constant
C) Increases
D) Becomes zero
[Link] is the effect of intermolecular forces on the behavior of solids, liquids,
and gases?
A) Strong forces in solids, weak forces in liquids and gases
B) Weak forces in solids, strong forces in liquids and gases
C) Strong forces in solids and liquids, weak forces in gases
D) Weak forces in solids, strong forces in liquids, weakest forces in gases
[Link] happens to the volume of a substance when it is heated?
A) Decreases
B) Remains constant
C) Increases
D) Becomes zero
[Link] to the Kinetic Theory, what is the relationship between the root
mean square speed of particles and the temperature?
A) Speed decreases with increase in temperature
B) Speed remains constant with change in temperature
C) Speed is directly proportional to the square root of temperature
D) Speed is inversely proportional to the square root of temperature
[Link] is the mathematical statement of Charles' Law?
A) P = kV
B) V = kT
C) P = kT
D) V = k/P
[Link] happens to the pressure of a gas when its volume is decreased at constant
temperature?
A) Pressure decreases
B) Pressure remains constant
C) Pressure increases
D) Pressure becomes zero
[Link] to the Kinetic Theory, what is the relationship between the pressure
of a gas and the root mean square speed of its particles?
A) Pressure is directly proportional to the square of the speed
B) Pressure is directly proportional to the speed
C) Pressure is inversely proportional to the speed
D) Pressure is inversely proportional to the square of the speed
[Link] is the effect of decreasing the temperature of a substance on its volume?
A) Volume increases
B) Volume remains constant
C) Volume decreases
D) Volume becomes zero
[Link] is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in solids?
A) Convection
B) Radiation
C) Conduction
D) Diffusion
[Link] happens to the density of a fluid when it is heated?
A) It increases
B) It remains constant
C) It decreases
D) It becomes zero
[Link] is the process called when warmer particles move upward and cooler
particles move downward in a fluid?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Diffusion
[Link] is the ability of an object to transfer energy through conduction called?
A) Thermal conductivity
B) Thermal resistance
C) Thermal insulation
D) Thermal radiation
[Link] of the following materials has high thermal conductivity?
A) Plastics
B) Metals
C) Wood
D) Glass
[Link] is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves called?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Diffusion

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