In order that a cycle be reversible, following must be satisfied
A. Free expansion or friction resisted expansion/compression process should not be encountered
B. When heat is being absorbed, temperature of hot source and working substance should be same
C. When beat is being rejected, temperature of cold source and working substance should be same
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Addition of heat at constant pressure to a gas results in
A. Raising its temperature
B. Raising its pressure
C. Raising its volume
D. Raising its temperature and doing external work
Which of the following items is not a path function?
A. Heat
B. Work
C. Kinetic energy
D. Thermal conductivity
An actual engine is to be designed having same efficiency as the Carnot cycle. Such a proposition is
A. Feasible
B. Impossible
C. Possible
D. Possible, but with lot of sophistications
The absolute zero pressure can be attained at a temperature of
A. 0°C
B. -273°C
C. 273 K
D. None of these
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