Thermodynamics: Previous Eamcet Questions Engineering
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THERMODYNAMICS
PREVIOUS EAMCET QUESTIONS
ENGINEERING
1. An ideal gas is subjected to a cyclic process ABCD as depicted in the P-V diagram given below :
Which of the following curves represents the equivalent cyclic process :
A) B) C) D)
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D
(2009 E)
Ans : 1
Sol: In P,V diagram process AB is isobaric process in which pressure remains constant.
Process BC is isothermal process in which, temperature remains constant.
Process CD is isochoric process in which, volume remains constant.
Process AD is adiabatic process in which no exchange of heat takes place.
2. An ideal gas is subjected to a cyclic process involving four thermodynamic states; the amount of heat
(Q) and work (W) involved in each these states are (2009 E)
Q1 =6000J, Q2 =-5500J, Q3 =-3000J, Q4 =+3500J
W1 =2500J, W2 =-1000J, W3 =-1200J, W4 =X.J
The ratio of network done by gas to the total heat absorbed by the gas is η . The value of x and η are
nearly
1)500:7.5% 2)700:10.5 % 3)1000:21% 4)1500:15%
Ans :2
Sol: Total heat in the process = Q = Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4
⇒ Q = 6000 + ( −5500 ) + ( −3000 ) + 3500
⇒ Q = 1000 J
Total work done in the process = W = W1+W2+W3+W4
⇒ W = 2500 + ( −1000 ) + ( −1200 ) + x
⇒ W = 300 + x
∴ Total heat = Total work
1000 = 300 + x
⇒ x = 700 J
net work done
η=
total heat absrobed
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⎡ 1000 ⎤
η=⎢ × 100
⎣ 6000 + 3500 ⎥⎦
= 10.5%
3. Two cylinders A and B fitted with pistons contain equal number of moles of an ideal monoatomic gas
at 400 K. The piston of A is free to move while that of B is held fixed, same amount of heat energy is
given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in A is 42K., The rise in
temperature of the gas in B is (γ = 5 / 3) (2009 E)
Cp
5. Which of the following is true in the case of an adiabatic process where γ= ? (2008 E)
Cv
1−γ
1) p T γ = cons tan t γ
2) pT = cons tan t
γ γ
3) p T = cons tan t 4) pT = cons tan t
Ans:1
1−γ
Sol: In Adiabatic process, the relation between P & T is P T γ = constant.
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7. Two cylinders A and B fitted with pistons contain equal number of moles of an ideal monoatomic gas
at 400 K. The piston of A is free to move while that of B is held fixed, same amount of heat energy is
given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in A is 42K., The rise in
temperature of the gas in B is (γ = 5 / 3) (2009 E)
V1
Given ∴ P2 = 2 P1 ⇒ V2 =
2
In Adibatic process PV γ = constant
γ γ
⇒ PV 1 1 = PV
2 2
3P
Given P1 = 2P, P2 =
4
2
P ⎛V ⎞
⇒ 1 =⎜ 2 ⎟
p2 ⎝ V1 ⎠
2
⎛ 2P ⎞ ⎛ 2 ⎞
⇒⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟
⎝ 3P / 4 ⎠ ⎝ 1 ⎠
[ As volume is restored]
8
⇒ = 2γ
3
Taking log on both sides
8
⇒ log = γ log 2
3
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On solving γ = 1.41
9. An ideal gas is subjected to a cyclic process ABCD as depicted in the P-V diagram given below :
Which of the following curves represents the equivalent cyclic process :
A) B) C) D)
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D
(2006 E)
Ans : 1
Sol: In P,V diagram process AB is isobaric process in which pressure remains constant.
Process BC is isothermal process in which, temperature remains constant.
Process CD is isochoric process in which, volume remains constant.
Process AD is adiabatic process in which no exchange of heat takes place.
10. The ratio of specific heats of a gas is γ . The change in internal energy of one mole of the gas when
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PV
⇒ du =
r −1
11. Two identical containers A and B with frictionless pistons contain the same ideal gas at the same
temperature and same volume V. The mass of the gas in A is mA and that in B is mB . The gas in each
cylinder is now allowed to expand isothermally to the final volume2V. The changes in the pressure in A
and B are found to be ΔP and 1.5ΔP respectively. Then [2005 E]
1) 4mA = 9mB 2) 2mA = 3mB 3) 3mA = 2mB 4) 9mA = 4mB
Ans : 3
P1 P
Sol: According to the ideal gas equation = 2
m1 m2
12. The pressure and density of a given mass of a diatomic gas (γ =7/5) change adiabatically from (P, d)
d| P|
to (P|, d|). If = 32 then is (γ =ratio of specific heats) (2004 E)
d P
1
1. 2. 32 3. 128 4. 256
128
Ans :3
Sol: From the adiabatic relation between P, V
1 1 = PV
2 2
PV 2 2
r r
⎛m⎞ ⎛m⎞
⇒ P1 ⎜ ⎟ = P1 ⎜ ⎟
⎝ d1 ⎠ ⎝ d2 ⎠
r
P2 ⎛ d 2 ⎞
= ⎜ ⎟ = ( 32 ) = 27 = 128
7/5
P1 ⎝ d 2 ⎠
13. If 4 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at temperature 400K is mixed with 2 moles of another ideal
monoatomic gas at temperature 700K, the temperature of the mixture is (Volume constant (2004 E)
1) 5500C 2) 5000C 3) 550K 4) 500 K
Ans :
n1T1 + n2T2
Sol: Resultant temperature of mixture =
n1 + n2
4 × 400 + 2 × 700
=
4+2
= 500 K
14. The temperature of 5 moles of a gas at constant volume is changed from 1000C to 1200C. The change
in internal energy is 80J. The heat capacity of the gas at constant volume will be (in J/K) (2003 E)
1) 8 2) 4 3) 0.8 4) 0.4
Ans:2
dQ
Sol: Thermal capacity =
dT
At constant volume dV = 0
∴ dQ = du
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dQ du 80
∴ = = =4
dT dT 120 − 100
15. A metal sphere of radius ‘r ‘ and specific heat ‘s‘ is rotating about an axis passing through its centre at
a speed of n rotations per sec is suddenly stopped and 50% of its energy is used in increasing its
temperature. The rise in temperature of the sphere is (2002 E)
2 π2r 2n 2 1 π2n 2 7 πr 2 n 2s 5 π2r 2n 2
1. 2. 3. 4.
5 s 10 r 2s 8 1 14 s
Ans:1
Sol : According to Joule’s law ⇒ W = J ( msθ )
1 ⎡1 2 ⎤
I ω ⎥ = ms ( dθ )
2 ⎢⎣ 2 ⎦
2 2
For a sphere I = mr
3
1 ⎡2 2⎤ 2
⇒ ⎢ mr ⎥ ω = ms ( dθ )
4 ⎣5 ⎦
1 ⎡2 ⎤
⇒ ⎢ mr 2 ⎥ ( 4π 2 n 2 ) = ms ( dθ )
4 ⎣5 ⎦
2 π 2n2 r 2
∴ ( dθ ) =
5 S
⎛ 7⎞
16. 5 moles of hydrogen ⎜ γ 1 = ⎟ initially at S.T.P is compressed adiabatically so that its temperature
⎝ 5⎠
becomes 4000 c. The increase in internal energy in kilojoules is (R = 8.30 J/mole/k) (2002 E)
1.21.55 2.41.5 3.65.55 4.80.55
Ans :2
Sol : Increase in internal energy = nCv dT
⎡ R ⎤ ⎡ 8.3 ⎤
du = n ⎢ ⎥ dT = 5 ⎢ ( 400 )
⎣ γ − 1⎦ ⎣ 7 / 5 − 1 ⎥⎦
= 41500 J=41.5 KJ
17. A lead bullet of 10 g travelling with 300 m/s strikes against a block of wood and comes to rest.
Assuming 50% of heat is absorbed by the bullet, the increase in its temperature is (Sp. heat of lead is
150 Jkg-1 k-1) (2001 E)
1. 1000C 2. 1250C 3. 1500 C 4. 2000C
Ans :3
Sol: According to Joule’s law ⇒ W = J ( msθ )
1 ⎡1 2 ⎤
= mv ⎥ = J [ ms θ ]
2 ⎢⎣ 2 ⎦
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⇒θ =
v2
=
( 300 )( 300 ) = 1500 C
J ( 4s ) 4 (150 )
⎛ 7 ⎞
18. The pressure and density of a diatomic gas ⎜ γ = ; ⎟ changes adiabatically from (p,d) to (p ,d ). If
1 1
⎝ 5 ⎠
d' p'
= 32 then is (2001 E)
d p
1
1. 2. 32 3. 128 4. 256
128
Ans :3
1 1 = P2 v2
r r
Sol: We know Pv
P1 P2 P P1
= ⇒ =
d1r d 2r d r d1γ
γ
P1 ⎛ d1 ⎞
= ⎜ ⎟ = ( 32 )
7/5
⇒
P ⎝d⎠
= 27 = 128
19. During an adiabatic process, if the pressure of the ideal gas is proportional to the cube of its
cp
temperature, the ratio γ= is (Cp- Specific heat at constant pressure Cv-Specific heat at constant
cv
volume) (2000 E)
7 4 5 3
1. 2. 3. 4.
5 3 3 2
Ans :4
Sol: For an adiabatic medium, Pγ −1α T r
According to the given problem, P α T
3
∴ T 3(γ −1)α T γ
3
⇒ 3 ( γ − 1) = γ ⇒ γ =
2
20. An ideal gas of a pressure of 1 atmosphere and temperature of 27°C is compressed adiabatically unit
its pressure becomes 8 times the initial pressure, then the final temperature is (2000 E)
1. 627 0C 2. 527 0C 3. 427 0C 4. 327 0C
Ans : 4
P1γ −1 P2γ −1
Sol: We know = γ
P1γ P2
3
P1 = 1 atm; T1 = 300 K; γ=
2
P2 = 8 atm; T2 = ?
(1) (8)
3/2 1/2
∴ =
( 300 ) (T2 )
3/2 3/2
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(1) =
8
( 300 )
3
T23
∴T2 = 600 K = 327 0 C
21. Two liquids at temperatures 600C and 200C respectively have masses in the ratio 3:4 and their specific
heats in the ratio 4:5. If the two liquids are mixed, the resultant temperature is(2000 E)
1. 700C 2. 400C 3. 500C 4. 350C
Ans:4
Sol: Heat lost by Hot liquid = Heat gained by cold liquid
⇒ ( mst ) Hot liquid = ( mst )cold liquid
⇒ ( 3)( 4 )( 60 − t ) = ( 4 )( 5 )( t − 20 )
Where ‘t’ is resultant temperature
⇒ 8t = 2800 ⇒ t = 350 C
MEDICAL
22. An ideal gas is subjected to a cyclic process ABCD as depicted in the P-V diagram given below :
Which of the following curves represents the equivalent cyclic process :
A) B) C) D)
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D
(2009 M)
Ans : 1
Sol: In P,V diagram process AB is isobaric process in which pressure remains constant.
Process BC is isothermal process in which, temperature remains constant.
Process CD is isochoric process in which, volume remains constant.
Process AD is adiabatic process in which no exchange of heat takes place.
23. How much heat energy in joules must be supplied to 14 gms of nitrogen at room temperature to
raise its temperature by 400C at constant pressure (Mol. wt. of N2= 28 gm, R= constant) [2009 M]
1) 50 R 2) 60 R 3) 70 R 4) 80 R
Ans :3
Sol: Amount of Heat supplied = Q = nc p ( dT )
mass m
But n = no of moles = =
mol.wt M
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m
∴Q = C p ( dT )
M
14 7 R
= × × 40 = 70 R
28 2
24. A lead bullet, of initial temperature 270C and speed ‘v’ kmph penetrates into a solid object and melts. If
50% of the kinetic energy is used to heat it, the value of v in kmph is (for lead melting point = 600K,
latent heat of fusion = 2.5 × 10 4 Jkg−1 specific heat 125Jkg−1 K −1 ).
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27. For an adiabatic process the relation between V and T is given by (2007 M)
1) TV γ = constant 2) T γ V = constant 3) TV 1−γ = constant 4) TV γ −1 = constant
Ans : 4
Sol: The adiabatic relation between V & T is
TVγ-1 = constant
28. Consider the following two statements and choose the correct answer :
A) If heat is added to a system its temperature must always increase
B) If positive work is done by a system in thermodynamic process its volume must increase
( 2007 M)
1) Both (A) and (B) are correct 2) (A) is correct but (B) is wrong
3) (B) is correct but (A) is wrong 4) Both (A)and (B)are wrong
Ans :3
Sol: A) It is not necessary in all cases because in Isothermal process temperature remains constant
B) If work is done by the system then the work is called positive and the volume increases.
29. An ideal gas after going through a series of four thermodynamic states in order reaches the initial state
again (cyclic process) the amounts of heat (Q) and work (W) involved in the states are
Q1 =6000J, Q2 =-5500J, Q3 =-3000J, Q4 =+3500J
W1 =2500J, W2 =-1000J, W3 =-1200J, W4 =X.J
The ratio of net work done by gas to the total heat absorbed by the gas is η the value of x and η are
nearly (M 2006)
1)500:7.5 2)700:10.5 3)1000:21 4)1500:15
Ans :2
Sol: Total heat in the process = Q = Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4
⇒ Q = 6000 + ( −5500 ) + ( −3000 ) + 3500
⇒ Q = 1000 J
Total work done in the process = W = W1+W2+W3+W4
⇒ W = 2500 + ( −1000 ) + ( −1200 ) + x
⇒ W = 300 + x
∴ Total heat = Total work
1000 = 300 + x
⇒ x = 700 J
net work done
η=
total heat absrobed
⎡ 1000 ⎤
η=⎢ × 100
⎣ 6000 + 3500 ⎥⎦
= 10.5%
30. ‘m’ grams of a gas of molecular weight M is flowing in an isolated tube with velocity V. If the gas flow is
suddenly stopped the rise in its temperature is : (γ = ratio of specific heats; R = universal gas constant;
J = mechanical equivalent of heat) [2006 M]
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MV 2 ( γ − 1) m V 2 ( γ − 1) mV 2 γ MV 2 γ
1) 2) 3) 4)
2RJ M 2RJ 2RJ 2RJ
Ans : 1
Sol: According to Joules lawW = JQ
1 1
⇒ mv 2 = JQ ⇒ mv 2 = J [ msΔt ]
2 2
31.
−3 −1
( )
A bullet of mass 10 × 10 kg moving with a speed of 20 ms hits an ice 0 c block of 990 g kept at
0
rest on a frictionless floor and gets embedded in it, If ice takes 50% of K.E. (in grams) approximately is
:(J=4.2 J/Cal) (Latent heat of ice =80 cal/g) (2006 M)
1) 6 2)3 3) 6 × 10−3 4) 3 × 10−3
Ans : 2
Sol: According to the law of conservation of momentum
m1v1 = ( m1 + m2 ) v2
10 × 10−3 × 20 = 1000 × 10−3 × V2
V2 = 0.2ms −1 = 2 × 10−1
Amount of energy lost by system
1 1
= m1v12 − ( m1 + m2 ) v22
2 2
1 1
= × 10 ×10−3 × 400 − ×103 × 10−3 × 4 × 10−2
2 2
= 2 – 0.02
= 1.98 J
∴ As 50% of K.E. is lost by the system
∴ from joules law
W = JQ
1
[1.98] = m × 80 × 4200
2
∴ m = 3 ×10−3 kg
=3g
32. A 42 kg block of ice moving on rough horizontal surface stops due to friction, after some time. If the
initial velocity of the decelerating block is 4 ms-1, the mass of ice (in kg) that has melted due to the heat
generated by the friction is (latent heat of ice is 3.36 ×105 Jkg −1 ) (2005 E)
1) 10−3 2) 1.5 ×10−3 3) 2 × 10
−3
4) 2.5 × 10
−3
Ans : 1
Sol: According Joules law
1 2
W = JQ ⇒ mv = J [ mL ]
2
1
M ice v 2 = mass of ice melt × Latent heat of ice
2
1
∴ × 42 × 42 = m × 80 × 4200
2
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21×16
⇒m= = 10−3 kg
80 × 4200
33. The sample of the same gas, x, y and z, for which the ratio of specific heats γ =3/2 have initially the
same volume. The volume of the each sample is doubled by adiabatic process in the case of x, by
isobaric process in the case of y and by isothermal process in the case of z. If the initial pressure of
the sample of x, y and z are in the ratio 2 2 :1: 2 then the ratio of the their final pressures is
(2004 M)
1) 2 : 1 : 1 2) 1 : 1 : 1 3) 1 : 2 : 1 4) 1 : 1 : 2
Ans :2
Sol: Sample x : Adiabatic process
γ 1 γ
x 1 = Px V2
PV
γ
⎛V ⎞
P = ⎜ 1 ⎟ Px
1
x
⎝ V2 ⎠
1.5
⎛V ⎞ Px
= ⎜ ⎟ Px = …………………………(1)
⎝ 2V ⎠ 2 2
Sample Y = Isobaric process
Py1 = Py ………………………..(2)
34. When a heat of Q is supplied to one mole of a monoatomic gas (γ =5/3),then the molar heat capacity
of the gas at constant volume is (2004M)
1) 3R 2) 5R 3) 7R 4) 3R
4 4 4 2
Ans :1
Sol: The relation between CP and CV is
Cp
C p − Cv = R and =γ
Cv
R R 3R
∴ Cv = = =
γ −1 5 −1 2
3
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35. During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas is proportional to the cube of its adiabatic
CP
temperature. The value of for that gas is (2003 M)
Cv
1) 3 2) 4 3) 5 4) 3
5 3 3 2
Ans: 4
Sol: In adiabatic process the relation between P & T is P γ -1 T-γ = constant
⇒ Pγ −1 ∝ T γ
γ
γ −1
⇒ P∝T ………………(1)
Comparing (1) with ⇒ P ∝ T ……………...(2)
3
γ
= 3 ⇒ γ = 3γ − 3
γ −1
⇒ 2γ = 3
3
⇒γ =
2
36. A gas under constant pressure of 4.5 x 105 pa when subjected to 800KJ of heat, changes the volume
from 0.5 m3 to 2.0m3. The change in the internal energy of the gas. (2002 M)
1. 6.75 x 105 J 2.5.25 x 105J 3. 3.25 x 105J 4.1.25 x 105J
Ans: 4
Sol : According to first law of thermodynamics dQ = dU +P(dV) ⇒ dU = dQ = P ( dV )
= 800 × 10 − 4.5 × 10
3
( 5
) ( 2 − 0.5)
= 1.25 × 10 J
5
37. If for hydrogen cp - cv = m and for nitrogen cp - cv =n, where cp and cv refer to specific heats per unit
mass respectively at constant pressure and constant volume. The relation between m and n is
(2002 M)
1.n = 14m 2.n = 7m 3.m = 7n 4.m= 14n
Ans :3
Sol : Cp – Cv = R but R = r M
For Hydrogen Cp – Cv =m(2) ………………..(1)
For Nitrogen CP - Cv = n(14) …………………(2)
From (1) & (2) m = 7n
1
38. A gas for which γ = 1.5 is suddenly compressed to th of its initial value then the ratio of the final to
4
initial pressure is (2001 M)
1. 1:16 2. 1:8 3. 1:4 4. 8:1
Ans :4
γ γ
Sol: 1 1 = PV
PV 2 2
V
V2 = 1
4
γ 3/2 3
P ⎡V ⎤ ⎡1⎤ ⎡1⎤ 1
∴ 1 =⎢ 2⎥ =⎢ ⎥ =⎢ ⎥ =
P2 ⎣ V1 ⎦ ⎣4⎦ ⎣2⎦ 8
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∴ P2 : P1 = 8 :1
39. I mole of an ideal gas with γ = 1.4 is adiabatically compressed so that its temperature rises from 270C
to 350C. The change in internal energy of the gas is (R= 8.3 ) (2001 M)
1. -166J 2. + 166J 3. -168 J 4. + 168
Ans : 2
Sol: Change in internal energy of the gas
R
[T − T ]
γ −1 2 1
8.3
= [308 − 300]
(1.4 − 1)
= 166 J
40. A steel ball of mass 0.1 kg falls freely from a height of 10m and bounces to a height of 5.4 m from the
ground. If the dissipated energy in this process is absorbed by the ball, the rise in its temperature is
(Specific heat of steel = 460J/kg/0C, g= 10ms-2) (2000 M)
1. 0.010C 2. 0.10C 3. 10C 4. 1.10C
Ans :2
Sol: Energy of falling body E1=mgh
= (0.1)(10)(10) = 10J
Energy of the body after rebounding
E2= (0.1)(5.4)(10) = 5.4J
∴ Loss of Energy = 4.6 J
W = JH = J ( msθ )
W 4.6
∴θ = = = 0.10 C
J ( ms ) ( 0.1)( 460 )
41. 50g of copper is heated to increase its temperature by 100C. If the same quantity of heat is given to 10
g of water, the rise in its temperature is (2000 M)
(Specific heat of copper = 420J/kg/0C Specific heat of water = 4200J/kg/0C
1. 50C 2. 60C 3. 70C 4. 80C
Ans : 1
Sol: Heat lost by hot body = Heat gained by cold body
Heat lost by copper = Heat gained by water ( mst )copper = ( mst ) water
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