Thermo Dynamics

Q1 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion of temperature from one scale to another
Express the temperature of 60°F in degree celsius and in kelvin.
A.
15.55°C, 273.15 K
B.
60°C, 333 K
C.
15.55°C, 288.7 K
D.
32°C, 305 K
Q2 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Temperature difference measured by different scales
The temperature of an iron piece is raised from 30°C to 90°C. What is the change in its temperature on the Fahrenheit scale and on the Kelvin scale?
A.
60°F, 108 K
B.
108°F, 60 K
C.
108°F, 108 K
D.
60°F, 60 K
Q3 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion between an arbitrary temperature scale and the Celsius scale
On a new scale of temperature (which is linear) and called the W scale, the freezing and boiling points of water are 39°W and 239°W, respectively. What will be the temperature on the new scale, corresponding to a temperature of 39°C on the Celsius scale?
A.
78°W
B.
39°W
C.
239°W
D.
117°W
Q4 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Converting readings from an arbitrary thermometer scale to the Celsius scale
An arbitrary scale has the ice point at -20° and the steam point at 180°. When the thermometer reads 5°, then find the reading of centigrade thermometer.
A.
12.5°C
B.
25°C
C.
5°C
D.
-12.5°C
Q5 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Correcting temperature readings from a faulty thermometer scale
A faulty scale has its fixed points marked as 5° and 95°. The temperature of a body as measured by the faulty scale is 59°. Find the correct temperature of the body on Celsius scale.
A.
54°C
B.
59°C
C.
60°C
D.
90°C
Q6 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Constant volume gas thermometer and temperature measurement
The pressures of the gas filled in the bulb of a constant volume gas thermometer are 66 cm and 88 cm of mercury column at $0^\circ C$ and $100^\circ C$, respectively. When its bulb is immersed in a liquid placed in a vessel, its pressure is 82.5 cm of mercury column. Calculate the temperature of the liquid.
A.
$65^\circ C$
B.
$75^\circ C$
C.
$82.5^\circ C$
D.
$88^\circ C$
Q7 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Platinum resistance thermometer and temperature calculation
The following observations were recorded on a platinum resistance thermometer. Resistance at melting point of ice is $3.70 \Omega$, resistance at boiling point of water at normal pressure is $4.71 \Omega$ and resistance at an unknown temperature $t$ is $5.29 \Omega$. Calculate the value of temperature $t$.
A.
$101.0^\circ C$
B.
$125.5^\circ C$
C.
$157.4^\circ C$
D.
$180.2^\circ C$
Q8 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Thermometry and measurement of temperature
A device used to measure temperature is
A.
Hygrometer
B.
Thermometer
C.
Barometer
D.
Calorimeter
Q9 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion of temperature difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales
A difference of temperature of $25^\circ \mathrm{C}$ is equivalent to a difference of
A.
$45^\circ \mathrm{F}$
B.
$72^\circ \mathrm{F}$
C.
$32^\circ \mathrm{F}$
D.
$25^\circ \mathrm{F}$
Q10 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Temperature scale conversion and finding the point of equality
At what temperature, does the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit equalise?
A.
$-40^\circ$
B.
$40^\circ$
C.
$36.6^\circ$
D.
$38^\circ$
Q11 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion of temperature from Celsius scale to an arbitrary temperature scale
The freezing point on a thermometer is marked as $-20^\circ$ and the boiling point as $130^\circ$. A temperature of human body ($34^\circ \mathrm{C}$) on this thermometer will be read as
A.
$31^\circ$
B.
$51^\circ$
C.
$20^\circ$
D.
None of these
Q12 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion of temperature from Celsius scale to an arbitrary temperature scale
The freezing point on a thermometer is marked as -20° and the boiling point as 130°. A temperature of human body (34°C) on this thermometer will be read as
A.
31°
B.
51°
C.
20°
D.
None of these
Q13 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Relationship between Kelvin and Fahrenheit temperature scales
The temperature of a body on Kelvin scale is found to be x Kelvin. When it is measured by Fahrenheit thermometer, it is found to be x°Fahrenheit, then the value of x is
A.
40
B.
313
C.
574.25
D.
301.25
Q14 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Correcting temperature readings from a faulty thermometer scale
A faulty thermometer has its fixed points marked 5° and 95°. If the temperature of a body as shown on the Celsius scale is 40°C, then its temperature shown on this faulty thermometer is
A.
39°
B.
40°
C.
41°
D.
44°
Q15 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales using a given ratio
The readings of a bath on Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers are in the ratio 2 : 5. The temperature of the bath is
A.
-26.66°C
B.
40°C
C.
45.71°C
D.
26.66°C
Q16 Objective Physics Vol-2 1. Temperature MCQ
28 Jul 2026
Concept: Constant pressure gas thermometer and temperature calculation
The reading of air thermometer at 0°C and 100°C are 50 cm and 75 cm of mercury column, respectively. The temperature at which its reading is 80 cm of mercury column is
A.
105°C
B.
110°C
C.
115°C
D.
120°C