The condition for the reversibility of a cycle is
A. The pressure and temperature of the working substance must not differ, appreciably, from those of the surroundings at any stage in the process
B. All the processes, taking place in the cycle of operation, must be extremely slow
C. The working parts of the engine must be friction free
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
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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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