Answer Key
AEE 213 – Basic Thermodynamics
Module 2 Lesson 1 and 2
I. First Law of Thermodynamics
1. Energy Equation for closed system
2. Energy equation for open or steady state system
3. Mass conservation
1. Energy has different forms which include
a) heat
b) work
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Basic fact about energy.
2. Work input is directly proportional to heat and the constant of proportionality is
called
a) joule’s equivalent
b) mechanical equivalent of heat
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: True for a closed system undergoing a cycle.
3. The value of constant of proportionality, J, has the value
a) 1
b) 0
c) -1
d) infinity
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Answer: a
Explanation: In the S.I. system, both heat and work are measured in the derived unit of
energy, the Joule.
4. It was Joule who first established that heat is a form of energy, and thus laid the
foundation of the first law of thermodynamics.
a) true
b) false
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Answer: a
Explanation: Prior to Joule, heat was considered to be an invisible fluid flowing from a
body of higher calorie to a body of lower calorie.
5. Which of the following represents the energy in storage?
a) heat
b) work
c) internal energy
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Energy in storage is internal energy or the energy of the system.
6. By first law of thermodynamics,
a) Q=ΔE-W
b) Q=ΔE+W
c) Q=-ΔE-W
d) Q=-ΔE+W
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Answer: b
Explanation: Q-W is the net energy stored in system and is called internal energy of
system.
7. The expression (ΣW)cycle=(ΣQ)cycle applies only to systems undergoing cycles.
a) true
b) false
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Answer: a
Explanation: The above expression holds for a closed cycle.
8. Which of the following is the first law for a closed system undergoing a cycle?
a) ∫dW=∫dQ
b) J∫dW=∫dQ
c) ∫dW=J∫dQ
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: This is the expression for first law of thermodynamics where ∫ denotes the
cyclic integral for the closed path.
9. Which of the following an be considered as the definition of energy?
a) Q=ΔE+W
b) Q-W=ΔE
c) first law of thermodynamics
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: The first law is a particular formulation of the principle of the conservation
of energy.
10. The first law of thermodynamics gives only the change on energy ΔE for the
process.
a) true
b) false
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Answer: a
Explanation: An absolute value of energy E, is not given by the first law.
II. Ideal Gases/ Ideal Gas Law
1. Universal Gas Constant
2. Specific Heat
1. Energy has different forms which include
a) heat
b) work
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Basic fact about energy.
2. Work input is directly proportional to heat and the constant of proportionality is
called
a) joule’s equivalent
b) mechanical equivalent of heat
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: True for a closed system undergoing a cycle.
3. The value of constant of proportionality, J, has the value
a) 1
b) 0
c) -1
d) infinity
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In the S.I. system, both heat and work are measured in the derived unit of
energy, the Joule.
4. It was Joule who first established that heat is a form of energy, and thus laid the
foundation of the first law of thermodynamics.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Prior to Joule, heat was considered to be an invisible fluid flowing from a
body of higher calorie to a body of lower calorie.
5. Which of the following represents the energy in storage?
a) heat
b) work
c) internal energy
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Energy in storage is internal energy or the energy of the system.
6. By first law of thermodynamics,
a) Q=ΔE-W
b) Q=ΔE+W
c) Q=-ΔE-W
d) Q=-ΔE+W
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Answer: b
Explanation: Q-W is the net energy stored in system and is called internal energy of
system.
7. The expression (ΣW)cycle=(ΣQ)cycle applies only to systems undergoing cycles.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The above expression holds for a closed cycle.
8. Which of the following is the first law for a closed system undergoing a cycle?
a) ∫dW=∫dQ
b) J∫dW=∫dQ
c) ∫dW=J∫dQ
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: This is the expression for first law of thermodynamics where ∫ denotes the
cyclic integral for the closed path.
9. Which of the following an be considered as the definition of energy?
a) Q=ΔE+W
b) Q-W=ΔE
c) first law of thermodynamics
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The first law is a particular formulation of the principle of the conservation
of energy.
10. The first law of thermodynamics gives only the change on energy ΔE for the
process.
a) true
b) false
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: An absolute value of energy E, is not given by the first law.
11. The equation of state for a perfect gas is p = δRT, where R is______ (for air at
standard conditions).
a) 287 kJ/kg.K
b) 8314 kJ/kg
c) 8.314 kJ/kgK
d) 287 J/kg.K
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Answer: d
Explanation: The universal gas constant R in the equation of gas has different values
for different gases and at different conditions. For air at standard conditions, the
correct value is 287 J/kg.K (check units).
12. Which is the wrong result for a calorically perfect gas?
a) e=cvT
b) h=cpT
c) cp and cp are functions of T
d) For T < 1000 K, specific heats are constant
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Answer: c
Explanation: The calorically perfect gases have constant specific heats at low
temperatures (T < 1000 K). cp and cp are nothing else but specific heat constants at
constant pressure and temperature respectively. Internal energy and enthalpy can be
given in terms of the specific heats i.e. e=cv T and h=cpT.
13. Specific heat for gas is almost constant in the case of_______
a) Space vehicle
b) High-temperature flow
c) Air in a desert
d) Chemically reacting flow at high- speeds
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Answer: c
Explanation: Instances of very high temperature, chemically reacting flow at high-
speeds do not have constant specific heats. Space vehicles fall in this category. The air
in any desert would not have temperatures higher than 1000K and thus fall in the
category of calorically perfect gas (i.e. constant specific heat).
14. What is the value of specific heat for brick in J/kg K?
a) 835
b) 735
c) 635
d) 535
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Answer: a
Explanation: It is a block of ceramic materials. It is built to withstand high temperature,
but a low thermal conductivity.
15. Which one is having the highest value of specific heat?
a) Asphalt
b) Bakelite
c) Chrome brick
d) Fire clay
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Answer: b
Explanation: Specific heat of bakelite is 1465 J/kg K while that of asphalt, chrome brick
and fire clay are 920 J/kg K, 835 J/kg K and 960 J/kg K respectively.
16. What is the value of specific heat for asphalt in J/kg K?
a) 920
b) 820
c) 720
d) 620
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Answer: a
Explanation: Asphalt is a composite material used to surface roads and airports. It is
produced by heating the asphalt binder to decrease its viscosity.
