Engineering Entrance
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by which of the following expressions? (2020)
A.
t1/2 = 0.693/k
B.
t1/2 = k/0.693
C.
t1/2 = 1/k
D.
t1/2 = k/1
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Solution
For a first-order reaction, the half-life is constant and is given by the formula t1/2 = 0.693/k.
Correct Answer: A — t1/2 = 0.693/k
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Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the formula for the half-life (t1/2) of a first-order reaction? (2020)
A.
t1/2 = 0.693/k
B.
t1/2 = k/0.693
C.
t1/2 = 1/k
D.
t1/2 = k/1
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Solution
The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by the formula t1/2 = 0.693/k, where k is the rate constant.
Correct Answer: A — t1/2 = 0.693/k
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Q. The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites on the surface. What is the maximum coverage called? (2021)
A.
Saturation
B.
Monolayer
C.
Multilayer
D.
Equilibrium
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Solution
In the Langmuir isotherm, the maximum coverage of adsorbate on the adsorbent is referred to as a monolayer.
Correct Answer: B — Monolayer
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Q. The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites on the surface. What does this imply? (2020)
A.
Adsorption is uniform.
B.
Adsorption is multilayered.
C.
Adsorption is monolayered.
D.
Adsorption is temperature dependent.
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Solution
The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites, leading to a monolayer coverage of the adsorbate.
Correct Answer: C — Adsorption is monolayered.
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Q. The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called what? (2022)
A.
Amplitude
B.
Wavelength
C.
Frequency
D.
Period
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Solution
The maximum displacement from the rest position is defined as the amplitude of the wave.
Correct Answer: A — Amplitude
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Q. The rate constant of a reaction is affected by which of the following? (2023)
A.
Nature of the reactants
B.
Temperature
C.
Catalysts
D.
All of the above
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Solution
The rate constant of a reaction is affected by the nature of the reactants, temperature, and the presence of catalysts.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. The resonant frequency of an RLC circuit is given by which formula? (2022)
A.
f = 1/(2π√(LC))
B.
f = 2π√(LC)
C.
f = LC
D.
f = R/(2πL)
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Solution
The resonant frequency f of an RLC circuit is given by f = 1/(2π√(LC)).
Correct Answer: A — f = 1/(2π√(LC))
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Q. The unit of electric charge in the SI system is: (2022)
A.
Coulomb
B.
Ampere
C.
Volt
D.
Ohm
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Solution
Coulomb (C) is the SI unit of electric charge.
Correct Answer: A — Coulomb
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Q. What are the roots of the equation 3x² - 12x + 12 = 0? (2019)
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Solution
Dividing the equation by 3 gives x² - 4x + 4 = 0, which factors to (x - 2)² = 0, hence the root is 2.
Correct Answer: B — 4
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Q. What are the roots of the equation x² - 5x + 6 = 0? (2021)
A.
1 and 6
B.
2 and 3
C.
3 and 2
D.
0 and 5
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Solution
The roots can be found using the factorization method: (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0, hence the roots are 2 and 3.
Correct Answer: B — 2 and 3
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Q. What does the term 'enthalpy' refer to? (2020)
A.
Internal energy plus pressure times volume
B.
Heat content of a system at constant pressure
C.
Total energy of a system
D.
Work done by the system
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Solution
Enthalpy refers to the heat content of a system at constant pressure, defined as internal energy plus pressure times volume.
Correct Answer: B — Heat content of a system at constant pressure
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Q. What happens to the entropy of an isolated system? (2020) 2020
A.
It decreases
B.
It remains constant
C.
It increases
D.
It can either increase or decrease
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Solution
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always increases over time.
Correct Answer: C — It increases
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field lines when a magnet is cut into two pieces? (2021)
A.
They disappear
B.
They become weaker
C.
Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
D.
They merge into one
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Solution
When a magnet is cut into two pieces, each piece becomes a magnet with its own north and south poles, thus maintaining the magnetic field lines.
Correct Answer: C — Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the current in a solenoid is reversed? (2023)
A.
It remains the same
B.
It disappears
C.
It reverses direction
D.
It doubles
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Solution
When the current in a solenoid is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field also reverses.
Correct Answer: C — It reverses direction
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the distance from a long straight conductor is doubled? (2023)
A.
It doubles
B.
It halves
C.
It remains the same
D.
It quadruples
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Solution
The magnetic field around a long straight conductor decreases with distance. Specifically, it is inversely proportional to the distance from the conductor.
Correct Answer: B — It halves
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Q. What happens to the particles in a gas when the temperature increases? (2023)
A.
They move slower
B.
They move faster
C.
They stay the same
D.
They condense
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Solution
As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of gas particles increases, causing them to move faster.
Correct Answer: B — They move faster
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Q. What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated? (2023)
A.
They move closer together.
B.
They vibrate more vigorously.
C.
They become gas.
D.
They stop moving.
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Solution
When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and vibrate more vigorously, potentially leading to a change in state.
Correct Answer: B — They vibrate more vigorously.
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Q. What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated? (2023)
A.
They move closer together
B.
They vibrate faster
C.
They become a gas
D.
They lose mass
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Solution
When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and vibrate faster, which can lead to a change in state.
Correct Answer: B — They vibrate faster
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Q. What happens to the pressure of a gas if the volume is decreased while the temperature remains constant?
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Doubles
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Solution
According to Boyle's Law, if the volume decreases and temperature is constant, the pressure increases.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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Q. What happens to the temperature of a gas during an isothermal expansion? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Varies with pressure
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Solution
During an isothermal expansion, the temperature of the gas remains constant as the system absorbs heat to do work.
Correct Answer: C — Remains constant
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Q. What happens to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases at constant pressure? (2020)
A.
Volume decreases
B.
Volume remains constant
C.
Volume increases
D.
Volume fluctuates
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Solution
According to Charles's Law, the volume of a gas increases with an increase in temperature at constant pressure.
Correct Answer: C — Volume increases
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Q. What is 100 ÷ 4 + 25? (2018)
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Solution
100 ÷ 4 = 25, then 25 + 25 = 50.
Correct Answer: B — 75
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Q. What is 25 × 4? (2014)
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (2x + 3)^4?
A.
108x^2
B.
216x^2
C.
324x^2
D.
432x^2
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Solution
The 3rd term is given by C(4,2) * (2x)^2 * (3)^2 = 6 * 4x^2 * 9 = 216x^2.
Correct Answer: B — 216x^2
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (x + 2)^8? (2022)
A.
112
B.
128
C.
256
D.
64
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Solution
The 3rd term is given by 8C2 * (2)^2 * (x)^6 = 28 * 4 * x^6 = 112x^6.
Correct Answer: A — 112
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (x + 3)^5? (2023)
A.
45
B.
90
C.
135
D.
180
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Solution
The 3rd term is C(5,2) * (3)^2 * (x)^3 = 10 * 9 * x^3 = 90.
Correct Answer: B — 90
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (x + 3)^7? (2023)
A.
189
B.
441
C.
729
D.
1024
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Solution
The 3rd term is C(7,2) * (3)^2 * (x)^5 = 21 * 9 * x^5 = 189.
Correct Answer: B — 441
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (x + 4)^5? (2023)
A.
80x^3
B.
160x^3
C.
240x^3
D.
320x^3
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Solution
The 3rd term is given by C(5,2) * (4)^2 * (x)^3 = 10 * 16 * x^3 = 160x^3.
Correct Answer: C — 240x^3
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Q. What is the 3rd term in the expansion of (x + 4)^6? (2020)
A.
240x^4
B.
360x^4
C.
480x^4
D.
600x^4
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Solution
The 3rd term is C(6,2) * (4)^2 * (x)^4 = 15 * 16 * x^4 = 240x^4.
Correct Answer: B — 360x^4
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Q. What is the 5th term in the expansion of (2 + 3x)^6? (2023)
A.
486
B.
540
C.
729
D.
810
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Solution
The 5th term is given by 6C4 * (2)^(6-4) * (3x)^4 = 15 * 4 * 81x^4 = 4860x^4.
Correct Answer: B — 540
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