Test Your Knowledge: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Trivia Quiz

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In a Carnot engine, what is the relationship between heat absorbed (Q1) and heat rejected (Q2)?

Q1 = Q2
Q1/Q2 = T1/T2
Q1 - Q2 = Work done
Q1 + Q2 = Total energy

Which law explains why heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body?

Second law of thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
Zeroth law of thermodynamics

What is enthalpy?

A measure of disorder
Total heat content of a system
Energy stored in bonds
Pressure exerted by a gas

Which cycle is used to describe the ideal gas heat engines?

Carnot cycle
Otto cycle
Brayton cycle
Rankine cycle

What signifies the efficiency of a heat engine?

Ability to increase entropy
Ratio of work output to heat input
Amount of heat rejected
Temperature difference between reservoirs

In thermodynamics, what is a reversible process?

A process that increases entropy
A process that cannot be undone
A process that can be reversed without leaving any change
A process that occurs rapidly

What is the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?

If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Entropy of an isolated system never decreases.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

What is the formula for work done in an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?

W = PΔV
W = nRT ln(Vf/Vi)
W = ΔU + Q
W = PV - nRT

Which thermodynamic potential is most useful for systems at constant pressure and temperature?

Internal Energy
Gibbs Free Energy
Enthalpy
Helmholtz Free Energy

What does the Helmholtz Free Energy measure?

The useful work obtainable from a closed system at constant volume and temperature.
Total energy in a system.
Heat content at constant pressure.
Entropy change in a system.

Which process occurs at constant volume?

Isochoric process
Isobaric process
Isothermal process
Adiabatic process

What is the unit of the gas constant R in the ideal gas law?

J/(mol·K)
Pa·m³/mol·K
L·kPa/(mol·K)
All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of thermodynamic process?

Exothermal process
Isothermal process
Adiabatic process
Isobaric process

In a closed system, which law relates the change in internal energy to heat and work?

Zeroth law
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics

What happens to the entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero?

It becomes infinite.
It remains constant.
It approaches zero.
It varies unpredictably.

Which statement best describes an exergonic reaction?

It absorbs energy from the surroundings.
It releases energy to the surroundings.
It has no energy change.
It only occurs at high temperatures.

What is the significance of the Gibbs Free Energy being negative?

The process is non-spontaneous.
The process is spontaneous.
The system is at equilibrium.
The entropy decreases.

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Thermodynamics is a cornerstone of engineering principles, encompassing the study of heat, energy, and work. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, understanding the basics of thermodynamics is essential for various applications in science and technology.

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