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Understanding +4 | -1
The ratio of specific heats (CpCv)\left( {\frac{{{C_p}}}{{{C_v}}}} \right) in terms of degree of freedom (f) is given by:
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Correct option: B
(1+2f)\left( {1 + \frac{2}{f}} \right)
Option B ((1+2f)( {1 + \frac{{2}}{f}} )) is correct because it represents the correct relationship between the ratio of specific heats and the degrees of freedom.
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Application +4 | -1
When an ideal gas at pressure P,
temperature T and volume V is
isothermally compressed to V/n, its
pressure becomes P1{P_1}. If the same
amount of same gas is compressed
adiabatically to V/n, its pressure
becomes P2{P_2}. The ratio P1/P2{P_1}/{P_2} is :
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Correct option: C
1nγ−1\frac{1}{{{n^{\gamma - 1}}}}
Option C (1nγ−1\frac{1}{{{n^{\gamma - 1}}}}) is correct because it is derived from the ratio of pressures calculated under isothermal and adiabatic conditions.
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A given system undergoes a change in which the work done by the system equals the decrease in its internal energy. The system must have undergone an
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Correct option: B
Adiabatic change
Option B is correct because in an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange with the surroundings, meaning the work done equals the negative change in internal energy.
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Assertion: For an isolated system, mechanical energy is not conserved.
Reason: For an isolated system internal energy is constant.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion & Reason are false
Option D is correct. For an isolated system, mechanical energy can be conserved if only conservative forces are acting, and internal energy is not always constant due to processes like friction.
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The state of a thermodynamic system is represented by
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Correct option: C
Pressure, volume and temperature
Option C (Pressure, volume and temperature) is correct because these three variables are sufficient to define the state of a thermodynamic system in equilibrium.
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Assertion: In an adiabatic process change in the internal energy of the gas is equal to work done on or by the gas in the process.

Reason: Temperature of a gas remains constant in adiabatic process.
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Correct option: C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
Option C is correct because the assertion is true about adiabatic processes, but the reason is false as temperature changes in an adiabatic process.
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Application +4 | -1
Five moles of helium are mixed with two moles of hydrogen to form a mixture. Take, molar mass of helium M1=4 gM_1=4 \mathrm{~g} and that of hydrogen M2=2 gM_2=2 \mathrm{~g}. The equivalent value of γ\gamma.
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Correct option: C
1.561.56
Option C (1.56) is correct because it is calculated using the formula for the equivalent value of γ\gamma for a mixture of gases, considering the number of moles and degrees of freedom of each gas.
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Assuming radius of earth is ' RR ', specific heat is ' ss ' and angular velocity is ' ω\omega ' if earth rotation is suddenly stop then find out the increasing the temperature of earth surface.
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Correct option: A
ΔT=ω2R25Js\Delta T=\frac{\omega^2 R^2}{5 J s}
Option A (ΔT=ω2R25Js\Delta T=\frac{\omega^2 R^2}{5 J s}) is correct because the increase in temperature is calculated by equating the rotational kinetic energy to the heat energy gained.
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Entropy of a system is related with
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Correct option: A
Disorder of molecular motion of the system
Option A (Disorder of molecular motion of the system) is correct because entropy is a measure of the randomness or disorder of a system at the molecular level.
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We consider a thermodynamic system. If ΔU\Delta U represents the increase in its internal energy and WW the work done by the system, which of the following statements is true?
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Correct option: A
ΔU=−W\Delta U = - W in an adiabatic process
Option A (ΔU=−W\Delta U = - W in an adiabatic process) is correct because in an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange, so the change in internal energy is equal to the negative of the work done by the system.
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A sphere and a cube of same material and same total surface area are placed in the same evacuated space turn by turn after they are heated to the same temperature. Find the ratio of their initial rates of cooling in the enclosure
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Correct option: A
π6:1\sqrt{\frac{\pi}{6}}: 1
Option A (π6:1\sqrt{\frac{\pi}{6}}: 1) is correct because it represents the ratio of initial cooling rates based on surface area to mass ratio.
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The internal energy of a gas is given by U=1.5pVU=1.5 \mathrm{pV}. It expands from 100 cm3100 \mathrm{~cm}^3 to 200 cm3200 \mathrm{~cm}^3 against a constant pressure of 1.0×105 Pa1.0 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~Pa}. Calculate the heat absorbed by the gas in the process.
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Correct option: B
25 J
Option B (25 J) is correct because the heat absorbed is calculated using the first law of thermodynamics, considering both the change in internal energy and the work done.
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Which of the following can not determine the state of a thermodynamic system
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Correct option: D
Any one of pressure, volume or temperature
Option D (Any one of pressure, volume or temperature) is correct because a single thermodynamic variable is insufficient to define the state of the system.
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When water is converted into ice, its entropy
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Correct option: B
Decreases
Option B (Decreases) is correct because the conversion of water to ice results in a more ordered state, thus reducing entropy.
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Assertion: The zeroth law said that, when two systems XX and YY are in thermal equilibrium, there must be a physical quantity that has the same value for both.
Reason: The physical quantity, which is same for both the systems, is temperature.
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Correct option: A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Option A (If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion) is correct because the zeroth law defines thermal equilibrium, and temperature is the physical quantity that is the same for systems in thermal equilibrium.
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(A): When a bottle of cold carbonated drink is opened, a slight fog forms around the opening.
(R): Adiabatic expansion of the gas causes lowering of temperature and condensation of water vapours.
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option A (Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)) is correct because the fog formation is due to the adiabatic expansion of the gas, which causes cooling and condensation.
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Remembering +4 | -1
The p−Tp-T relation for an adiabatic expansion is
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Correct option: D
p1−γTγ=p^{1-\gamma} T^\gamma= constant
Option B (Tangent law) is correct because deflection magnetometers operate based on the tangent law, which relates the magnetic field components.
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Application +4 | -1
The efficiency of heat engine if the temperature of source is 2270C{227^0}C and that of sink is 270C{27^0}C nearly
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Correct option: A
0.40.4
Option A (0.4) is correct because the efficiency of a heat engine is calculated using the formula η=1−T2T1\eta = 1 - \frac{{T_2}}{{T_1}} with temperatures in Kelvin.
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Application +4 | -1
Work done by a system under isothermal change from a volume V1V_1 to V2V_2 for a gas which obeys Vander Waal's equation

(V−βn)(P+αn2V)=nRT(V-\beta n)\left(P+\frac{\alpha n^2}{V}\right)=n R T
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Correct option: A
nRTlog⁡e(V2−nβV1−nβ)+αn2(V1−V2V1V2)n R T \log _e\left(\frac{V_2-n \beta}{V_1-n \beta}\right)+\alpha n^2\left(\frac{V_1-V_2}{V_1 V_2}\right)
Option A (nRTlog⁡e(V2−nβV1−nβ)+αn2(V1−V2V1V2)n R T \log _e\left(\frac{V_2-n \beta}{V_1-n \beta}\right)+\alpha n^2\left(\frac{V_1-V_2}{V_1 V_2}\right)) is correct because it is the work done calculated by integrating the pressure from the van der Waals equation over the volume change.
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During an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas
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Correct option: D
Both (2) and (3) are correct
Option D (Both (2) and (3) are correct) is correct because in an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, the internal energy remains constant, and the heat absorbed equals the work done.
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Assertion: COP of a refrigerator can’t be greater than unity.
Reason: some work is done by working substance.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion & Reason are false
Option D (If both Assertion & Reason are false) is correct because the COP of a refrigerator can be greater than unity, and the reason provided is not universally true for all refrigerators.
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Application +4 | -1
Air expands from 5 lit to 10 lit at 2 atm pressure. External work done is
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Correct option: D
1000 J
Option D (1000 J) is correct because the external work done during expansion at constant pressure is calculated using W=PΔVW = P\Delta V.
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Assertion(A): During melting of ice, work done by surrounding on (ice + water) system is positive.

Reason(R): Volume of the given system decreases on melting of ice.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option A (If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because the volume decreases during melting, and the work done by the surroundings is positive.
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1 gmgm liquid is converted into vapour under 3×105 Pa3 \times 10^5 {~Pa}. 10%10 \% of heat is used to expand volume by 1600 cm31600 {~cm}^3. What is the increase in internal energy:-
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Correct option: B
4320
Option B (4320) is correct because 90% of the heat is used to increase the internal energy after accounting for the expansion work.
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A gas follows a process TVn−1=T V^{n-1}= constant, where T=T= absolute temperature of the gas and V=V= volume of the gas. The bulk modulus of the gas in the process is given by
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Correct option: C
npn p
Option C (npn p) is correct because the bulk modulus for a process pVn=constantpV^n = constant is given by npn p.
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nn moles of an ideal gas undergo a process in which the temperature changes with volume as T=KV2T=K V^2. The work done by the gas as the temperature changes from T0T_0 to 4T04 T_0 is
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Correct option: C
(32)nRT0\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) n R T_0
Option C ((32)nRT0\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) n R T_0) is correct because the work done is calculated by integrating p dV, using the given temperature-volume relationship.
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Statement-I: Reversible systems are difficult to find in real world
Statement-II: Most processes are dissipative in nature
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Correct option: A
Statement-I is true and statement-II is true
Option A (Statement-I is true and statement-II is true) is correct because reversible systems are indeed difficult to find due to the dissipative nature of most real-world processes.
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Which of the following statements is true about the indicator diagram of adiabatic and isothermal processes?
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Correct option: B
The slope of adiabatic is more than that of isothermal
Option B (The slope of adiabatic is more than that of isothermal) is correct because the adiabatic curve is steeper than the isothermal curve, as the ratio of slopes is given by γ > 1.
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The Davison – Germer experiment is direct evidence of
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Correct option: B
Wave nature of electron
Option B (Wave nature of electron) is correct because the Davisson-Germer experiment demonstrated the diffraction of electrons, confirming their wave-like properties.
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Statement-I: First law of thermodynamics specifies the conditions under which a body can use its heat energy to produce the work.
Statement-II: Second law of thermodynamics states that heat always flows from hot body to cold body by itself
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Correct option: C
Statement-I is false and statement-II is true
Option C is correct. The first law of thermodynamics describes energy conservation, not the conditions for heat to work conversion. The second law correctly states that heat flows spontaneously from hot to cold bodies.
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