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Question 11 Mark
Is it possible to heat a body without providing heat energy? How?
Answer
Yes, by doing work to change its volume (decrease).
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Question 21 Mark
What is the value of specific heat of water in S.I. units? Does it vary with temperature?
Answer
Specific heat of water is $4180 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$. Yes, it does vary little with temperature.
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Question 31 Mark
What is a thermostat? Briefly explain its principle.
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It is a device that helps in maintaining a constant temperature. It consists of a bi-metallic strip which comprises of two thin strips of different materials (such as brass and invar) welded together along their lengths. On heating, this combination bends into an arc. It happens because brass has a higher coefficient of expansion than invar.
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Question 41 Mark
How is the efficiency of a Carnot engine affected by the nature of the working substance?
Answer
The efficiency is independent of the nature of the working substance.
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Question 61 Mark
Heat is being supplied to a system but the system does not perform any external work. Is it possible? If yes, how?
Answer
Yes, it is possible. If total quantity of heat $\Delta\text{Q}$ supplied to a system is retained by it as its increase in internal energy $\Delta\text{U}$ i.e., $\Delta\text{Q}-\Delta\text{U,}$ then the external work done by the system AW is zero. Isochoric process is an example of this type of process.
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Question 71 Mark
In summer, when the valve of a bicycle tube is removed, the escaping air appears cold. Why?
Answer
This happens due to adiabatic expansion of the air of the tube of the bicycle.
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Question 81 Mark
Find the values of two molar specific heats of nitrogen. Given, $\gamma=1.41$ and $R = 8.31J ~mol^{-1}K^{-1}$.
Answer
Given, $R = 8.31J mol^{-1}K^{-1}$ and $\gamma=1.41$
We know, $\text{C}_\text{V}=\frac{\text{R}}{(\gamma-1)}=\frac{8.31}{(1.41-1)}$
$=20.3\text{J mol}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}$
$\because\frac{\text{C}_\text{p}}{\text{C}_\text{V}}=\gamma$
$\Rightarrow\text{C}_\text{p}=\text{C}_\text{v}.\gamma$
$=20.3\times1.41=28.263\text{J/mol}-\text{K}$
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Question 111 Mark
Two isothermal curves do not intersect each other, why?
Answer
If two isothermal curves intersect, this implies that the pressure and volume of a gas are the same at two different temperatures, that's impossible.
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Question 121 Mark
A system goes from P to Q by two different paths in the P-V diagram as shown in Fig. Heat given to the system in path 1 is 1000J. The work done by the system along path 1 is more than path 2 by 100J. What is the heat exchanged by the system in path 2?
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For path (1) $Q_1=+1000 \mathrm{~J} W \cdot \mathrm{D}=\mathrm{W}_1 . \mathrm{W}_2=100 \mathrm{~W}_1=\mathrm{WD}$ through path $1 \mathrm{~W}_2=\mathrm{WD}$ through path $2 \therefore \mathrm{~W}_2=\mathrm{W}_1-100$ As change in internal energy by path 1 and 2 are same $\Delta \mathrm{U}=\mathrm{Q}_1-\mathrm{W}_1=\mathrm{Q}_2-\mathrm{W}_2 1000-\mathrm{W}_1=\mathrm{Q}_2-\left(\mathrm{W}_1-100\right)$ $1000=Q_2+100 Q_2=900 \mathrm{~J}$.
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Question 131 Mark
Why air quickly leaking out of a balloon becomes cooler?
Answer
Leaking of air is adiabatic expansion and adiabatic expansion produces cooling.
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Question 141 Mark
Write the second law of thermodynamics.
Answer
According to second law, it is not possible to cool a system cooler than its surroundings without doing work on it.
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Question 151 Mark
What is an indicator diagram?
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An indicator diagram is a graphical representation of the state of a system with the help of two thermodynamic variables (generally pressure and volume). Work done by a system is numerically equal to area under the P-V indicator diagram.
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Question 161 Mark
How much will be the internal energy change in:
  1. Isothermal process.
  2. Adiabatic process?
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i. Zero.
ii. $\mathrm{nC}_{\mathrm{v}} \mathrm{dT}$.
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Question 171 Mark
What is the significance of Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
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It leads us to the concept of temperature.
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Question 181 Mark
Change in internal energy is independent of path followed. Is it true? Why?
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Yes, change in internal energy depends on the change in temperature alone. So, it is independent of path.
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Question 191 Mark
A piece of lead is hammered. Does its internal energy increase? Does the heat enter the lead from outside?
Answer
Yes, internal energy of lead increases. No heat energy from outside enters the lead.
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Question 201 Mark
What is the nature of P-V diagram for isobaric and isochoric processes?
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The P-V diagram for an isobaric process is a straight line parallel to volume axis while that for an isochoric process, it is a straight line parallel to pressure axis.
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Question 211 Mark
If on giving 40J of heat to a system, work done on the system is 10J. What will be the change in internal energy of the system?
Answer
Internal energy of the system will increase by 40 + 10 = 50 joule.
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Question 221 Mark
Put a piece of chalk into water. The chalk will emit bubbles in all directions. Explain.
Answer
The perforations in it will get filled with water and the air is released as bubble.
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Question 231 Mark
State Carnot's principle.
Answer
No engine working between two temperatures can be more efficient than a Carnot's reversible engine working between the same temperatures.
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Question 241 Mark
Write conditions for an isothermal process.
Answer
The conditions for an isothermal process are:
  1. The walls should be diathermic.
  2. The process should be quasi$-$static.
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Question 251 Mark
What is the change in internal energy of an ideal gas which is compressed/ expanded isothermally? Why?
Answer
Zero, because for an ideal gas internal energy is wholly kinetic and it is a function of temperature. As temperature remains constant in an isothermal process, hence, internal energy of an ideal gas remains constant.
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Question 261 Mark
What does the flat portion in an isotherm indicate?
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Flat portion refers to the transition from gas to liquid as the gas is compressed. As temperature increases, the flat portion's size reduces.
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Question 271 Mark
A sample of an ideal gas in a cylinder is compressed adiabatically to $\frac13\text{rd}$ of its volume. Will the final pressure be more or less than 3 times the initial pressure?
Answer
Change in pressure will be more than 3 times the initial pressure.
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Question 281 Mark
What is the temperature at the bottom of a lake when water gets frozen with -ve temperature in the atmosphere?
Answer
It can go down only upto 4°C.
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Question 291 Mark
Is it possible to convert internal energy into work or mechanical energy?
Answer
Yes, for example in an adiabatic expansion and explosion of a bomb (chemical energy is converted into K.E.).
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Question 311 Mark
When a bottle of cold carbonated drink is opened, a slight fog is formed around the opening, why?
Answer
In opening of bottle, adiabatic expansion of gas causes lowering of temperature.
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Question 321 Mark
Three stars A, B, C appear as green, red and blue respectively. Which star has minimum temperature?
Answer
As $\text{T}\propto\frac{1}{\lambda_\text{m}}$ and $\lambda_\text{m}$ for red colour is maximum, therefore temperature T is minimum for star B emitting red colour.
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Question 331 Mark
Can we design a reversible Carnot engine in practice?
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No, we cannot design an ideal Carnot engine in practice.
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Question 341 Mark
If a gas is suddenly compressed, its temperature increases, why?
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Because sudden compression of a gas is an adiabatic process. According to the first law of thermodynamics, $\Delta\text{Q}=\Delta\text{U}+\Delta\text{W}$ $\because\Delta\text{Q}=0$ $\therefore\Delta\text{U}=-\Delta\text{W}$ $\because\Delta\text{W}=$ negative because work done on the gas Thus, $\Delta\text{U}$ increases and gas temperature rises.
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Question 351 Mark
Find the efficiency of the Carnot engine working between boiling point and freezing point of water.
Answer
Efficiency of Carnot engine, $\eta=1-\frac{\text{T}_2}{\text{T}_1}$ $=1-\frac{273\text{K}}{373\text{K}}=\frac{100}{373}$ $=0.268=26.8\%$
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Question 361 Mark
A cloudy night is hotter than a clear sky night. Why?
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This is because in the cloudy night, heat radiated out from earth is reflected by the clouds back to earth. Hence, temperature of the earth does not fall.
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Question 371 Mark
What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between boiling and freezing points of water?
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$\eta=1-\frac{\text{T}_2}{\text{T}_1}$ $=1-\frac{273}{273}=0.27$
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Question 381 Mark
Apply first law of thermodynamics for isothermal expansion of an ideal gas.
Answer
First law of thermodynamics gives, $\Delta\text{Q}=\Delta\text{U}+\Delta\text{W}$ For an isothermal expansion, $\Delta\text{U}=0$ So, $\Delta\text{Q}=\Delta\text{W}$ For an isothermal expansion of the ideal gas work done by the gas is equal to the heat given to the ideal gas.
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Question 391 Mark
Which one among a solid, liquid and gas of the same mass and at the same temperature has the greatest internal energy and which one has the least?
Answer
A gas has greatest internal energy and a solid has the least internal energy.
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Question 401 Mark
Which thermodynamic law put restrictions on the complete conversion of heat into work?
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According to second law of thermodynamics, heat energy cannot converted into work completely.
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Question 411 Mark
Why does a gas get heated on compression?
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Because work done in compressing the gas increases the internal energy of the gas.
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Question 421 Mark
Can water be made to boil without heating?
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Yes, by reducing pressure on water, boiling point of water can be brought down to room temperature.
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Question 431 Mark
Can mechanical work be completely converted into heat? Is reverse also possible?
Answer
The mechanical work can be completely converted into heat, but heat extracted from somebody cannot be completely converted into useful work.
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Question 441 Mark
Name the gas commonly used in refrigerators.
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Freon ($\mathrm{CCl}_2 \mathrm{F}_2 \rightarrow$ dichloro fluoromethane).
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Question 451 Mark
What is the value of $\gamma$ for a gas having 'n' degrees of freedom?
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For n degrees of freedom, $\text{C}_\text{v}=\frac{\text{n}}{2}\text{R},\text{C}_\text{P}=\Big(\frac{\text{n}}{2}+1\Big)\text{R}$ $\therefore\gamma=\frac{\text{C}_\text{P}}{\text{C}_\text{V}}=\frac{\frac{\text{n}}{2}+1}{\frac{\text{n}}{2}}=\frac{2+\text{n}}{\text{n}}$
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Question 461 Mark
Is it possible to liquefy a gas at any condition?
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No, beyond critical temperature, it is not possible to liquefy however large the pressure may be.
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Question 471 Mark
$C_p$ is greater than $C_v$ why?
Answer
$C_p$ is greater since under constant pressure process, the energy also does work.
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Question 481 Mark
What type of process is a Carnot cycle?
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Carnot cycle is a reversible cyclic process through which heat is converted into mechanical work.
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Question 491 Mark
Is coefficient of performance of a refrigerator constant?
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No, the coefficient of performance of refrigerator decreases with decrease in its inside temperature.
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Question 501 Mark
What is the specific heat of a gas in an isothermal process and in an adiabatic process?
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Since $\text{s}=\frac{\text{Q}}{\text{m}\Delta\text{t}}$ For isothermal process, $\text{s}=\infty(\because\Delta\text{t}=0)$ For adiabatic process, $\text{s}=0.(\because\Delta\text{Q}=0)$
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