THERMODYNAMICS QUIZ: Second Law of Thermodynamics

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In a heat engine, what is the relationship between Qh, Qc and W

Q + Qh, + Qc = 0

W = Qh - Qc

W = Qc - Qh

W = Qh + Qc

What is true about entropy

It must stay constant in the universe

It must decrease in the universe

If it decreases in one place, it MUST increase elsewhere

If it increases in one place, it MUST decrease elsewhere

What is Entropy a measurement of?

Disorder in a system

Average particular energy in a system

Change in energy in a chemical reaction

Energy of a system

How is it possible that heat can spontaneously go from a cold object to a hot object?

By having one way super conductive material between them

Cold objects can never give thermal energy to hot objects

Work can be done by the system to make this happen

Work can be done to the system to make this happen

A refrigerator is


Heat engine

Air cooler

Motor

Heat engine working in reverse order


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Q. 

Which engine is in the figure?


Diesel

Carnot

Petrol

Steam

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Q. 

In the figure,it is the PV diagram for ______ engine


Carnot

Petrol

Diesel

Refrigerator


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Q. 

The efficiency of this heat engine is


2.5

0.4

0.66

0.60

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: THERMODYNAMICS QUIZ: Second Law of Thermodynamics
Questions: 8
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