Thermodynamics


  1. A refrigerator works between 4°C and 30°C. It is required to remove 600 calories of heat every second in order to keep the temperature of the refrigerated space constant. The power required is :​(Take 1 cal = 4.2 joules)​​









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    Coefficient of performance of a refrigerator, β =
    Q2
    =
    T2
    WT1 - T2

    (Where Q2 is heat removed) ​
    Given : T2 = 4°C = 4 + 273 = 277 k ​
    T1 = 30°C = 30 + 273 = 303 k
    β =
    600 × 4.2
    =
    277
    W303 - 277

    ⇒ W = 236.5 joule
    Power , P =
    W
    =
    236.5 joule
    = 236.5 watt
    t1 sec

    Correct Option: C

    Coefficient of performance of a refrigerator, β =
    Q2
    =
    T2
    WT1 - T2

    (Where Q2 is heat removed) ​
    Given : T2 = 4°C = 4 + 273 = 277 k ​
    T1 = 30°C = 30 + 273 = 303 k
    β =
    600 × 4.2
    =
    277
    W303 - 277

    ⇒ W = 236.5 joule
    Power , P =
    W
    =
    236.5 joule
    = 236.5 watt
    t1 sec


  1. A carnot engine having an efficiency of
    1
    as heat engine, is used as a refrigerator.
    10

    If the work done on the system is 10 J, the amount of energy absorbed from the reservoir at lower temperature is :-​​​​









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    Given, efficiency of engine, η =
    1
    10

    work done on system  W = 10 J ​
    Coefficient of performance of refrigerator
    β =
    Q2
    =
    1 - η
    = 1 -
    1
    =
    9
    = 9
    1010
    W η
    1
    1
    1010

    Energy absorbed from reservoir ​Q2 = βw ​
    Q2 = 9 × 10 = 90 J​

    Correct Option: A

    Given, efficiency of engine, η =
    1
    10

    work done on system  W = 10 J ​
    Coefficient of performance of refrigerator
    β =
    Q2
    =
    1 - η
    = 1 -
    1
    =
    9
    = 9
    1010
    W η
    1
    1
    1010

    Energy absorbed from reservoir ​Q2 = βw ​
    Q2 = 9 × 10 = 90 J​



  1. At 27° C a gas is compressed suddenly such that its pressure becomes (1/8) of original pressure. Final temperature will be (γ = 5/3)​









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    T1 γ P11 - γ = T2 γ P21 - γ

    T2
    γ =
    P1
    1 - γ
    T1P2

    ⇒ T2 = T1
    P1
    (1 - γ) / γ = 300 × (8)–2 / 5 = 142°C
    P2

    Correct Option: C

    T1 γ P11 - γ = T2 γ P21 - γ

    T2
    γ =
    P1
    1 - γ
    T1P2

    ⇒ T2 = T1
    P1
    (1 - γ) / γ = 300 × (8)–2 / 5 = 142°C
    P2


  1. A thermodynamic process is shown in the figure. The pressures and volumes corresponding to some points in the figure are

    PA = 3 × 104 Pa ​
    VA = 2 × 10-3 m3
    PB = 8 × 104 Pa ​
    VD = 5 × 10-3 m3. ​
    In process AB, 600 J of heat is added to the system and in process BC, 200 J of heat is added to the system. The change in internal energy of the system in process AC would be​









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    Since AB is an isochoric process, so, no work is done. BC is isobaric process, ​
    ∴ W = PB × (VD – VA) = 240 J
    ​∆Q = 600 + 200 = 800 J ​
    Using ∆Q = ∆U + ∆W ​
    ⇒ ∆U = ∆Q – ∆W = 800 – 240 = 560 J

    Correct Option: A

    Since AB is an isochoric process, so, no work is done. BC is isobaric process, ​
    ∴ W = PB × (VD – VA) = 240 J
    ​∆Q = 600 + 200 = 800 J ​
    Using ∆Q = ∆U + ∆W ​
    ⇒ ∆U = ∆Q – ∆W = 800 – 240 = 560 J



  1. A thermodynamic system is taken from state A to B along ACB and is brought back to A along BDA  as shown in the PV diagram. The net work done during the complete cycle is given by the area​​​​









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    Work done = Area under curve ACBDA

    Correct Option: C

    Work done = Area under curve ACBDA