Heat and Thermodynamics

811 Questions
2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

Water of mass 5 kg in a closed vessel is at a temperature of $20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. If the temperature of the water when heated for a time of 10 minutes becomes $30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, then the increase in the internal energy of the water is (Specific heat capacity of water $=4200 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$ )

A.

100 kJ

B.

420 kJ

C.

510 kJ

D.

210 kJ

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

A Carnot engine $A$ working between temperatures 600 K and $T(<600 \mathrm{~K})$ and another Carnot engine $B$ working between temperatures $T(>400 \mathrm{~K})$ and 400 K are connected in series. If the work done by both the engines is same, then $T=$

A.

550 K

B.

500 K

C.

575 K

D.

525 K

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

When an ideal diatomic gas is heated at constant pressure, the fraction of the heat utilised to increase the internal energy of the gas is

A.

$\frac{2}{5}$

B.

$\frac{3}{5}$

C.

$\frac{3}{7}$

D.

$\frac{5}{7}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

If the degrees of freedom of a gas molecule is 6 , then the total internal energy of the gas molecule at a temperature of $47^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ (in eV ) is

(Boltzmann constant $=1.38 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{JK}^{-1}$ )

A.

$414 \times 10^{-4}$

B.

$828 \times 10^{-4}$

C.

$927 \times 10^{-4}$

D.

$572 \times 10^{-4}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

If the values of the temperature of a body in Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are in the ratio of $13: 5$, then the temperature of the body is

A.

$80^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$

B.

$104^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

C.

$40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

D.

$40^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

A Carnot heat engine absorbs 600 J of heat from a source at a temperature of $127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and rejects 400 J of heat to a sink in each cycle. The temperature of the sink is

A.

266.7 K

B.

166.7 K

C.

133.3 K

D.

333.3 K

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

During adiabatic expansion, if the temperature of 3 moles of a diatomic gas decreases by $50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, then the work done by the gas is

( $R=$ Universal gas constant)

A.

$375 R$

B.

$1500 R$

C.

$750 R$

D.

$825 R$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

The fundamental limitation to the coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is given by

A.

First law of thermodynamics

B.

Newton's law of cooling

C.

Zeroth law of thermodynamics

D.

Second law of thermodynamics

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

If the ratio of specific heats of a gas at constant pressure and at constant volume is $\gamma$, then the number of degrees of freedom of the rigid molecules of the gas is

A.

$\frac{3 \gamma-1}{2 \gamma-1}$

B.

$\frac{2}{\gamma-1}$

C.

$\frac{9}{2}(\gamma-1)$

D.

$\frac{25}{2}(\gamma-1)$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

If a gas of volume 400 cc at an initial pressure $p$ is suddenly compressed to 100 cc , then its final pressure is

(The ratio of the specific heat capacities of the gas at constant pressure and constant volume is 1.5 )

A.

$\frac{p}{32}$

B.

$8 p$

C.

$32 p$

D.

$16 p$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

    A Carnot engine having efficiency $60 \%$ receives heat from a source at a temperature 600 K . For the same sink temperature, to increase its efficiency to $80 \%$, then the temperature of the source is

A.

300 K

B.

900 K

C.

1200 K

D.

720 K

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

A gaseous mixture consists of 2 moles of oxygen and 4 moles of argon at an absolute temperature $T$. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the mixture of the gases is

A.

$4 R T$

B.

$15 R T$

C.

$9 R T$

D.

$11 R T$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

The average translational kinetic energy of the oxygen molecules at a temperature of $127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is

(Boltzmann constant $=1.38 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{JK}^{-1}$ )

A.

$4.07 \times 10^{-21} \mathrm{~J}$

B.

$2.07 \times 10^{-21} \mathrm{~J}$

C.

$8.28 \times 10^{-21} \mathrm{~J}$

D.

$8.00 \times 10^{-21} \mathrm{~J}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

An electric kettle takes 4 A current at 220 V . If the entire electric energy is converted into heat energy, then the time (in minutes) taken to increase the temperature of 1 kg of water from $34^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ to $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is

A.

7.50

B.

4.50

C.

5.25

D.

6.25

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

According to Zeroth law of thermodynamics, the physical quantity which is same for two bodies in thermal equilibrium is

A.

heat

B.

temperature

C.

volume

D.

pressure

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

If a refrigerator of coefficient of performance of 5 has a freezer at a temperature of $-13^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, then the room temperature is

A.

$325^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

B.

$225^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

C.

$39^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

D.

$29^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

From the figure shown for a thermodynamic system, match the curves with their respective thermodynamic processes.

( $p=$ Pressure and $V=$ volume )

$ \begin{array}{llll} \hline & \text { Curve } & & \text { Process } \\ \hline \text { (i) } & \text { I } & \text { A } & \text { Adiabatic } \\ \hline \text { (ii) } & \text { II } & \text { B } & \text { Isobaric } \\ \hline \text { (iii) } & \text { III } & \text { C } & \text { Isochoric } \\ \hline \text { (iv) } & \text { IV } & \text { D } & \text { Isothermal } \\ \hline \end{array} $

AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 44 English

A.

(i) -C , (ii) -A , (iii)- D , (iv)- B

B.

(i) -C , (ii) -D , (iii) -B , (iv) -A

C.

(i) -D , (ii) -B , (iii) -A , (iv) -C

D.

(i) -A , (ii) -C , (iii) -D , (iv) -B

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

If 2 moles of an ideal monoatomic gas at a temperature of $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is mixed with 4 moles of another ideal monoatomic gas at a temperature of $327^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, then the temperature of mixture of the two gases is

A.

$300^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

B.

$227^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

C.

$233^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

D.

$327^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

A real gas within a closed chamber at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ undergoes the cyclic process as shown in figure. The gas obeys $P V^3=R T$ equation for the path $A$ to $B$. The net work done in the complete cycle is (assuming $R=8 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol} \mathrm{K}$):

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 108 English

A.
$-20$J
B.
205J
C.
225J
D.
20J
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

The temperature of a gas is $-78^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and the average translational kinetic energy of its molecules is $\mathrm{K}$. The temperature at which the average translational kinetic energy of the molecules of the same gas becomes $2 \mathrm{~K}$ is :

A.
$-78^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
B.
$127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
C.
$-39^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
D.
$117^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

The volume of an ideal gas $(\gamma=1.5)$ is changed adiabatically from 5 litres to 4 litres. The ratio of initial pressure to final pressure is :

A.
$\frac{4}{5}$
B.
$\frac{8}{5 \sqrt{5}}$
C.
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
D.
$\frac{16}{25}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

A sample of 1 mole gas at temperature $T$ is adiabatically expanded to double its volume. If adiab constant for the gas is $\gamma=\frac{3}{2}$, then the work done by the gas in the process is :

A.
$\mathrm{R} \mathrm{T}[2+\sqrt{2}]$
B.
$\mathrm{RT}[2-\sqrt{2}]$
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{R}}{\mathrm{T}}[2-\sqrt{2}]$
D.
$\frac{T}{R}[2+\sqrt{2}]$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

A diatomic gas $(\gamma=1.4)$ does $100 \mathrm{~J}$ of work in an isobaric expansion. The heat given to the gas is :

A.
150 J
B.
490 J
C.
350 J
D.
250 J
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The mean free path of gas molecules is inversely proportional to square of molecular diameter.

Statement (II) : Average kinetic energy of gas molecules is directly proportional to absolute temperature of gas.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

A mixture of one mole of monoatomic gas and one mole of a diatomic gas (rigid) are kept at room temperature $(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C})$. The ratio of specific heat of gases at constant volume respectively is:

A.
$\frac{3}{2}$
B.
$\frac{3}{5}$
C.
$\frac{7}{5}$
D.
$\frac{5}{3}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

Two different adiabatic paths for the same gas intersect two isothermal curves as shown in P-V diagram. The relation between the ratio $\frac{V_a}{V_d}$ and the ratio $\frac{V_b}{V_c}$ is:

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 97 English

A.
$\frac{V_a}{V_d} \neq \frac{V_b}{V_c}$
B.
$\frac{V_a}{V_d}=\left(\frac{V_b}{V_c}\right)^{-1}$
C.
$\frac{V_a}{V_d}=\frac{V_b}{V_c}$
D.
$\frac{V_a}{V_d}=\left(\frac{V_b}{V_c}\right)^2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I) : Dimensions of specific heat is $[\mathrm{L}^2 \mathrm{~T}^{-2} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}]$.

Statement (II) : Dimensions of gas constant is $[\mathrm{M} \mathrm{L}^2 \mathrm{~T}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}]$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A.
Statement (I) is incorrect but statement (II) is correct
B.
Both statement (I) and statement (II) are incorrect
C.
Both statement (I) and statement (II) are correct
D.
Statement (I) is correct but statement (II) is incorrect
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

Energy of 10 non rigid diatomic molecules at temperature $\mathrm{T}$ is :

A.
35 RT
B.
$\frac{7}{2}$ RT
C.
70 KBT
D.
35 KBT
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

A total of $48 \mathrm{~J}$ heat is given to one mole of helium kept in a cylinder. The temperature of helium increases by $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The work done by the gas is: Given, $\mathrm{R}=8.3 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$.

A.
23.1 J
B.
48 J
C.
24.9 J
D.
72.9 J
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

The specific heat at constant pressure of a real gas obeying $P V^2=R T$ equation is:

A.
R
B.
$C_V+R$
C.
$C_V+\frac{R}{2 V}$
D.
$\frac{R}{3}+C_V$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

A sample contains mixture of helium and oxygen gas. The ratio of root mean square speed of helium and oxygen in the sample, is :

A.
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
B.
$\frac{1}{4}$
C.
$\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{1}$
D.
$\frac{1}{32}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

During an adiabatic process, if the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of its absolute temperature, then the ratio of $\frac{\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{P}}}{\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{V}}}$ for the gas is :

A.
$\frac{5}{3}$
B.
$\frac{3}{2}$
C.
$\frac{7}{5}$
D.
$\frac{9}{7}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

If $\mathrm{n}$ is the number density and $\mathrm{d}$ is the diameter of the molecule, then the average distance covered by a molecule between two successive collisions (i.e. mean free path) is represented by :

A.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} \mathrm{n} \pi \mathrm{d}^2}$
B.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} n^2 \pi^2 d^2}$
C.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2 n \pi d^2}}$
D.
$\sqrt{2} \mathrm{n} \pi \mathrm{d}^2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

The heat absorbed by a system in going through the given cyclic process is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 95 English

A.
61.6 J
B.
431.2 J
C.
19.6 J
D.
616 J
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

If the collision frequency of hydrogen molecules in a closed chamber at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $\mathrm{Z}$, then the collision frequency of the same system at $127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is :

A.
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \mathrm{Z}$
B.
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \mathrm{Z}$
C.
$\frac{3}{4} \mathrm{Z}$
D.
$\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{Z}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

A sample of gas at temperature $T$ is adiabatically expanded to double its volume. Adiabatic constant for the gas is $\gamma=3 / 2$. The work done by the gas in the process is:

$(\mu=1 \text { mole })$

A.
$R T[2 \sqrt{2}-1]$
B.
$R T[2-\sqrt{2}]$
C.
$R T[1-2 \sqrt{2}]$
D.
$R T[\sqrt{2}-2]$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

The translational degrees of freedom $\left(f_t\right)$ and rotational degrees of freedom $\left(f_r\right)$ of $\mathrm{CH}_4$ molecule are:

A.
$f_t=2$ and $f_r=2$
B.
$f_t=3$ and $f_r=3$
C.
$f_t=3$ and 4$f_r=2$
D.
$f_t=2$ and $f_r=3$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

P-T diagram of an ideal gas having three different densities $\rho_1, \rho_2, \rho_3$ (in three different cases) is shown in the figure. Which of the following is correct :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 103 English

A.
$\rho_1>\rho_2$
B.
$\rho_2<\rho_3$
C.
$\rho_1=\rho_2=\rho_3$
D.
$\rho_1<\rho_2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

The resistances of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point and steam point are $8 \Omega$ and $10 \Omega$ respectively. After inserting in a hot bath of temperature $400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, the resistance of platinum wire is :

A.
10 $\Omega$
B.
16 $\Omega$
C.
8 $\Omega$
D.
2 $\Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

On celcius scale the temperature of body increases by $40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The increase in temperature on Fahrenheit scale is :

A.
$75^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$
B.
$70^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$
C.
$72^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$
D.
$68^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
A diatomic gas $(\gamma=1.4)$ does $200 \mathrm{~J}$ of work when it is expanded isobarically. The heat given to the gas in the process is :
A.
$800 \mathrm{~J}$
B.
$600 \mathrm{~J}$
C.
$700 \mathrm{~J}$
D.
$850 \mathrm{~J}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
If the root mean square velocity of hydrogen molecule at a given temperature and pressure is $2 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}$, the root mean square velocity of oxygen at the same condition in $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}$ is :
A.
1.0
B.
1.5
C.
2.0
D.
0.5
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
Two moles a monoatomic gas is mixed with six moles of a diatomic gas. The molar specific heat of the mixture at constant volume is :
A.
$\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{R}$
B.
$\frac{7}{4} \mathrm{R}$
C.
$\frac{5}{2} \mathrm{R}$
D.
$\frac{9}{4} \mathrm{R}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
The pressure and volume of an ideal gas are related as $\mathrm{PV}^{\frac{3}{2}}=\mathrm{K}$ (Constant). The work done when the gas is taken from state $A\left(P_1, V_1, T_1\right)$ to state $B\left(P_2, V_2, T_2\right)$ is :
A.
$2\left(\mathrm{P}_2 \sqrt{\mathrm{V}_2}-\mathrm{P}_1 \sqrt{\mathrm{V}_1}\right)$
B.
$2\left(\sqrt{\mathrm{P}_1} \mathrm{~V}_1-\sqrt{\mathrm{P}_2} \mathrm{~V}_2\right)$
C.
$2\left(\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{~V}_2-\mathrm{P}_1 \mathrm{~V}_1\right)$
D.
$2\left(\mathrm{P}_1 \mathrm{~V}_1-\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{~V}_2\right)$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

The speed of sound in oxygen at S.T.P. will be approximately: (given, $R=8.3 \mathrm{~JK}^{-1}, \gamma=1.4$)

A.
341 m/s
B.
333 m/s
C.
325 m/s
D.
315 m/s
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

A gas mixture consists of 8 moles of argon and 6 moles of oxygen at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is:

A.
29 RT
B.
27 RT
C.
20 RT
D.
21 RT
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

The given figure represents two isobaric processes for the same mass of an ideal gas, then

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 119 English

A.
$P_2>P_1$
B.
$P_1>P_2$
C.
$P_1=P_2$
D.
$P_2 \geq P_1$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

The parameter that remains the same for molecules of all gases at a given temperature is :

A.
kinetic energy
B.
mass
C.
momentum
D.
speed
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

A block of ice at $-10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is slowly heated and converted to steam at $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Which of the following curves represent the phenomenon qualitatively:

A.
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 112 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 112 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 112 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics Question 112 English Option 4
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

If three moles of monoatomic gas $\left(\gamma=\frac{5}{3}\right)$ is mixed with two moles of a diatomic gas $\left(\gamma=\frac{7}{5}\right)$, the value of adiabatic exponent $\gamma$ for the mixture is

A.
1.35
B.
1.52
C.
1.40
D.
1.75