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Q.41 Easy Thermodynamics
A reversible isothermal process occurs at 300 K for an ideal gas. If 5 kJ of heat is absorbed, what is the change in entropy of the system?
A 16.67 J/K
B 0.0167 J/K
C 1500 J/K
D 0 J/K
Correct Answer:  A. 16.67 J/K
EXPLANATION

For isothermal process: ΔS = Q/T = 5000/300 = 16.67 J/K. Change in entropy is positive as heat is absorbed.

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Q.42 Easy Thermodynamics
A gas mixture contains N2 (40%) and O2 (60%) by mole fraction. What is the partial pressure of N2 if total pressure is 5 bar?
A 2 bar
B 3 bar
C 2.5 bar
D 1.5 bar
Correct Answer:  A. 2 bar
EXPLANATION

By Dalton's law: P_N2 = x_N2 × P_total = 0.40 × 5 = 2 bar

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Q.43 Easy Thermodynamics
For a substance, the triple point and critical point data are important in phase diagrams. At the triple point, how many phases can coexist?
A One phase only
B Two phases can coexist
C All three phases (solid, liquid, vapor) coexist
D Only solid and vapor phases exist
Correct Answer:  C. All three phases (solid, liquid, vapor) coexist
EXPLANATION

At the triple point, solid, liquid, and vapor phases are in thermodynamic equilibrium. For water, this occurs at 273.16 K and 611.657 Pa.

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Q.44 Hard Thermodynamics
A compressor compresses air from 1 bar and 25°C to 8 bar. If the isentropic efficiency is 0.80 and the process is adiabatic, what is the actual temperature of air after compression? (γ = 1.4, R = 287 J/kg·K)
A 432 K
B 521 K
C 398 K
D 465 K
Correct Answer:  D. 465 K
EXPLANATION

T1 = 298 K. Isentropic: T2s = T1(P2/P1)^((γ-1)/γ) = 298 × 8^(0.4/1.4) ≈ 298 × 1.741 ≈ 520 K. Actual: T2 = T1 + (T2s - T1)/η_is = 298 + (520-298)/0.8 ≈ 465 K

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Q.45 Hard Thermodynamics
In a diesel cycle, the expansion process (power stroke) is adiabatic. If the pressure and temperature at the end of compression are 40 bar and 850 K respectively, and the expansion ratio is 8, what is approximately the temperature at the end of expansion? (Take γ = 1.4)
A 412 K
B 325 K
C 550 K
D 680 K
Correct Answer:  A. 412 K
EXPLANATION

For adiabatic process: T2/T1 = (P2/P1)^((γ-1)/γ) or T2 = T1 × r^(-(γ-1)) = 850 × 8^(-0.4/1.4) ≈ 850 × 0.485 ≈ 412 K

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Q.46 Easy Thermodynamics
Which statement correctly describes the second law of thermodynamics?
A Total energy of universe remains constant
B Entropy of an isolated system never decreases; it increases for irreversible processes
C Heat always flows from cold to hot body
D All heat absorbed by a system is converted to work
Correct Answer:  B. Entropy of an isolated system never decreases; it increases for irreversible processes
EXPLANATION

The Clausius statement of second law: For isolated systems, dS_universe ≥ 0. dS = 0 for reversible, dS > 0 for irreversible processes.

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Q.47 Medium Thermodynamics
Steam at 80 kPa with enthalpy 2660 kJ/kg and entropy 7.31 kJ/kg·K. What is the thermodynamic state of this steam?
A Saturated liquid
B Saturated vapor
C Wet steam (two-phase mixture)
D Superheated vapor
Correct Answer:  D. Superheated vapor
EXPLANATION

At 80 kPa, saturated vapor properties are h_g ≈ 2660.3 kJ/kg and s_g ≈ 7.31 kJ/kg·K. Given values match saturated vapor line, indicating superheated or at saturation point; properties at saturation boundary indicate superheated vapor.

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Q.48 Hard Thermodynamics
For a real gas undergoing Joule-Thomson expansion through a throttle valve, the Joule-Thomson coefficient (μ_JT) is negative. This means:
A Temperature increases during expansion
B Temperature decreases during expansion
C The gas is ideal
D No temperature change occurs
Correct Answer:  A. Temperature increases during expansion
EXPLANATION

μ_JT = (∂T/∂P)_H. If μ_JT < 0, then temperature increases when pressure decreases (expansion). Negative μ_JT occurs above inversion temperature.

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Q.49 Medium Thermodynamics
A heat pump operating between 280 K and 350 K has a coefficient of performance (COP) of 5. How much work input is required to transfer 1000 J of heat to the hot reservoir?
A 200 J
B 250 J
C 300 J
D 175 J
Correct Answer:  A. 200 J
EXPLANATION

COP = Q_h / W = 5. Therefore, W = Q_h / COP = 1000 / 5 = 200 J

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Q.50 Easy Thermodynamics
Which of the following processes has zero work done by/on the gas?
A Isobaric process
B Isochoric (constant volume) process
C Isothermal process
D Adiabatic process
Correct Answer:  B. Isochoric (constant volume) process
EXPLANATION

Work W = ∫P dV. In isochoric process, dV = 0, therefore W = 0 regardless of pressure or temperature changes.

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