The change in internal energy of a system which has absorbed 2 kcal of heat and done 500 J of work is:
1
7900 J
2
8900 J
3
6400 J
4
5400 J
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Concept
First Law of Thermodynamics: . Step 2: Analysis
.
.
. Step 3: Conclusion
. Final Answer: (A)
02
PYQ 2009
medium
physicsID: met-2009
IUPAC name of is
1
n-butyl chloride
2
3-chloro butane
3
2-chloro 2-methyl propane
4
t-butyl chloride
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Step 1: Identify Main Chain
The structure consists of a 3-carbon propane chain. Step 2: Locate Substituents
A methyl group and a chlorine atom are both attached to the second (middle) carbon. Step 3: Final Naming
The name is constructed alphabetically: 2-chloro 2-methyl propane. Final Answer: (c)
03
PYQ 2011
medium
physicsID: met-2011
5 mol of hydrogen gas is heated from 30°C to 60°C at constant pressure. The heat given to the gas is (given ):
1
750 cal
2
630 cal
3
1050 cal
4
1470 cal
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Step 1: Use the formula for heat capacity at constant pressure. The heat required to raise the temperature of a gas at constant pressure is given by the formula:
where:
- is the number of moles of the gas,
- is the molar heat capacity at constant pressure,
- is the change in temperature. Step 2: Apply the given values. We are given the following values:
- (number of moles of hydrogen gas),
- (molar heat capacity),
- (change in temperature). Now, substitute these values into the formula:
Step 3: Perform the multiplication. First, calculate the product:
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the heat given to the gas is:
04
PYQ 2013
medium
physicsID: met-2013
Angular momentum is conserved
1
always
2
never
3
when external force is absent
4
when external torque is absent
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Angular momentum is a conserved physical quantity in rotational motion under ideal conditions. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In many standard physical systems, angular momentum remains constant and is treated as a conserved quantity. Hence, it is often stated that angular momentum is always conserved. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, angular momentum is conserved always.
05
PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: met-2019
A thermodynamic system is taken through the cycle PQRSP process. The net work done by the system is
1
20 J
2
-20 J
3
400 J
4
-374 J
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Net work = area enclosed in PV diagram. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Net = Step 3: Final Answer:
Net work is -20 J.
06
PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: met-2019
1 g of water at atmospheric pressure has volume of 1 cc and when boiled it becomes 1681 cc of steam. The heat of vaporisation of water is 540 cal/g. Then the change in its internal energy in this process is
1
540 cal
2
500 cal
3
1681 cal
4
None of the above
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
, where . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Step 3: Final Answer:
Change in internal energy is 500 cal.
07
PYQ 2020
medium
physicsID: met-2020
Which equation is valid for adiabatic process?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Concept:
For adiabatic process: Step 1: Derived relation
Using ideal gas law:
Step 2: Check options
• (A) correct form
• (B) also correct but not asked in required form
• (C) incorrect
• (D) incorrect representation
08
PYQ 2020
medium
physicsID: met-2020
Internal energy of a gas remains unchanged in:
I. an isothermal process II. an adiabatic process III. a reversible process IV. a cyclic process
1
I and IV
2
I, III and IV
3
III and IV
4
II and III
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Concept:
Internal energy depends only on temperature. Step 1: Isothermal process.
Temperature remains constant internal energy unchanged. Step 2: Adiabatic process.
Temperature changes internal energy changes. Step 3: Cyclic process.
System returns to initial state net change in internal energy = 0. Step 4: Conclusion.
Correct statements: I and IV.
09
PYQ 2021
medium
physicsID: met-2021
An engine has an efficiency of . The amount of work this engine can perform per kcal of heat input is :
1
1400 cal
2
700 cal
3
700 J
4
1400 J
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
Concept:
Efficiency:
Step 1: Given values.
Step 2: Work done.
Step 3: Convert to joules.
10
PYQ 2021
medium
physicsID: met-2021
During an adiabatic process, the pressure P of a fixed mass of an ideal gas changes by and its volume V changes by . If , then is given by:
In the indicator diagram, AB is an isotherm and BC is an adiabat, because :
1
AB and BC meet at B
2
BC is shorter than AB
3
slope of AB is less than slope of BC
4
none of the above
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Concept:
For isothermal process:
For adiabatic process:
Step 1: Compare slopes.
Since , adiabatic curve is steeper. Step 2: Conclusion.
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