Master Thermodynamics with Tables and Charts: A Comprehensive Guide

Question 1

Which of the following is the ideal gas equation?

Accepted Answer

PV = nRT

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PV^n = constant

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h = cpT

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s = cvln(T) + Rln(v)

Question 2

What does the term 'isentropic process' refer to?

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A process at constant entropy

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A process at constant pressure

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A process at constant temperature

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A process at constant specific volume

Question 3

Which of the following is the equation for work done during a reversible isobaric process?

Accepted Answer

W = P(V2 - V1)

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W = nRT(ln(V2/V1))

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W = mcvdT

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W = 0

Question 4

What is the appropriate unit of measurement for heat capacity?

Accepted Answer

Joules per kilogram-Kelvin

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Joules per kilogram

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Watts per meter-squared-Kelvin

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Calories per gram-degree Celsius

Question 5

Which thermodynamic chart is specifically designed to determine the phase behavior of a pure substance?

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Phase diagram

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Enthalpy-entropy chart

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Pressure-volume chart

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Mollier diagram

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of thermodynamic property chart commonly used in engineering practice?

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Volume-entropy chart

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Pressure-enthalpy chart

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Temperature-entropy chart

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Pressure-volume chart

Question 7

What is the SI unit of specific volume?

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m^3/kg

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kJ/kg

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kg/m^3

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kJ/(kg*K)

Question 8

What is one limitation of using thermodynamic tables?

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Tables can only be used for pure substances.

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Tables provide accurate property values at any state.

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Tables can be used to determine the direction of spontaneous processes.

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Tables are only applicable to ideal gases.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the saturation line on a pressure-enthalpy chart?

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To indicate the states where liquid and vapor phases coexist.

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To determine the critical point of the substance.

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To calculate the specific volume of a substance.

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To find the enthalpy of a substance at any temperature.

Question 10

What is the defining characteristic of a saturated liquid?

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It can coexist with its vapor phase, while saturated vapor cannot.

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It has a higher temperature than its corresponding saturated vapor.

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It has a higher pressure than its corresponding saturated vapor.

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It is a pure liquid, while saturated vapor is a mixture of liquid and gas.

Question 11

Which of the following interpolation methods is most accurate for obtaining property values from a thermodynamic table?

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Cubic spline interpolation

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Linear interpolation

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Parabolic interpolation

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Extrapolation

Question 12

What is a key advantage of using a Mollier diagram over a pressure-enthalpy chart?

Accepted Answer

It provides more detailed information about the entropy of the substance.

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It is easier to read and interpret.

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It can be used for both pure substances and mixtures.

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It is more accurate at low pressures.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of thermodynamic table or chart commonly used in thermodynamics?

Accepted Answer

Periodic table

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Pressure-enthalpy diagram

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Steam table

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Mollier diagram

Question 14

In a closed thermodynamic system, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

Energy transfer across the system boundaries

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Mass transfer across the system boundaries

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Entropy always decreasing within the system

Question 15

What is the primary advantage of using thermodynamic tables compared to property charts for determining substance properties?

Accepted Answer

Tables provide precise numerical values for properties at specific states.

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Tables are more visually appealing.

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Tables are easier to interpret than charts.

Question 16

A saturated liquid-vapor mixture of water exists at 100 kPa. What does the quality (x) of the mixture represent?

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The mass fraction of vapor in the mixture.

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The enthalpy of the mixture.

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The temperature of the mixture.

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The specific volume of the mixture.

Question 17

To determine the enthalpy of superheated steam at 500 kPa and 300 °C, which thermodynamic table would you use?

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Superheated steam table.

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Saturated water table.

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Ideal gas table.

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Compressed liquid table.

Question 18

A process where a substance's temperature remains constant while its pressure increases is called a(n):

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Isothermal process

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Isentropic process

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Adiabatic process

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Isobaric process

Question 19

What is the main advantage of using property charts over thermodynamic tables for understanding substance properties?

Accepted Answer

Charts provide a visual representation of property relationships, aiding in understanding trends.

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Charts are more accurate than tables.

Question 20

A process where a system's entropy remains constant is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Isentropic process

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Isothermal process

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Adiabatic process

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Isobaric process