Q. In a closed system, if the internal energy increases, what can be said about the heat and work done? (2020)
A.Heat is added and work is done on the system
B.Heat is removed and work is done by the system
C.Heat is added and work is done by the system
D.No heat exchange occurs
Solution
According to the first law of thermodynamics, if the internal energy increases, it implies that heat is added to the system and/or work is done on the system.
Correct Answer: A — Heat is added and work is done on the system
Q. In a closed system, if the internal energy increases, what can be said about the work done and heat added? (2020)
A.Work done is positive and heat added is negative
B.Work done is negative and heat added is positive
C.Both work done and heat added are positive
D.Both work done and heat added are negative
Solution
According to the first law of thermodynamics, if the internal energy increases, it implies that either work is done on the system or heat is added to the system.
Correct Answer: C — Both work done and heat added are positive
Q. The heat capacity at constant volume is defined as: (2023)
A.C_v = dQ/dT at constant pressure
B.C_v = dQ/dT at constant volume
C.C_v = dW/dT at constant volume
D.C_v = dQ/dP at constant volume
Solution
The heat capacity at constant volume (C_v) is defined as the amount of heat added to the system divided by the change in temperature at constant volume.
Correct Answer: B — C_v = dQ/dT at constant volume