The efficiency of a Carnot engine is \(40\%\) when it receives energy at \(500 ~\text K.\) At what temperature it should receive energy to increase its efficiency by \(25\%?\)

1. \(600 ~\text K\) 2. \(700 ~\text K\)
3. \(800 ~\text K\) 4. \(900 ~\text K\)

Subtopic:  Carnot Engine |
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Find out the total heat given to diatomic gas in the process \(A\rightarrow B \rightarrow C\): \(( B\rightarrow C\) is isothermal)
                 
1. \(P_0V_0+ 2P_0V_0\ln 2\)
2. \(\frac{1}{2}P_0V_0+ 2P_0V_0\ln 2\)
3. \(\frac{5}{2}P_0V_0+ 2P_0V_0\ln 2\)
4. \(3P_0V_0+ 2P_0V_0\ln 2\)

Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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When a bicycle tyre suddenly bursts, the air inside the tyre expands. This process is:

1. isothermal 2. adiabatic
3. isobaric 4. isochoric
Subtopic:  Types of Processes |
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Two cylinders, \(A\) and \(B,\) of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stopcock. \(A\) contains gas at a standard temperature and pressure \(B\) is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. If the stopcock is suddenly opened, then the change in internal energy of the gas is:
1. \(0\)
2. \(5~\text{J}\)
3. \(1~\text{J}\)
4. \(3~\text{J}\)
Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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Which of the following is true for the molar heat capacity of an ideal gas?

1. It cannot be negative.
2. It has only two values \(\left(C_P \text { and } C_V\right)\).
3. It can have any value.
4. It cannot be zero.

Subtopic:  Molar Specific Heat |
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\(0.04\) mole of an ideal monatomic gas is allowed to expand adiabatically so that its temperature changes from \(800~\text{K}\) to \(500~\text{K}.\) The work done during expansion is nearly equal to:

            

1. \(129.6~\text J\) 2. \(-129.6~\text J\)
3. \(149.6~\text J\) 4. \(-149.6~\text J\)
Subtopic:  Work Done by a Gas |
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The internal energy of an ideal gas increases in:

1. Adiabatic expansion

2. Adiabatic compression

3. Isothermal expansion

4. Isothermal compression

Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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If an ideal gas undergoes two processes at constant volumes \(V_1~\text{and}~V_2\) as shown in the pressure-temperature \((P\text-T)\) diagram, then:

             
1. \(V_1= V_2\)
2. \(V_1> V_2\)
3. \(V_1< V_2\)
4. \(V_1\ge V_2\)

Subtopic:  Types of Processes |
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A heat engine is working between 200 K and 400 K. The efficiency of the heat engine may be:

1. 20%

2. 40%

3. 50%

4. All of these

Subtopic:  Carnot Engine |
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The work done by an ideal diatomic gas in its sudden expansion is \(20~\text{J}\). The change in the internal energy of the gas will be:
1. \(20~\text{J}\)
2. \(0~\text{J}\)
3. \(-20~\text{J}\)
4. \(-15~\text{J}\)

Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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