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Which of the following statement is correct according to Clausis statement of second law of thermodynamics?

A. It is possible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature.

B. It is impossible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature, without the aid of an external source.

C. It is possible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature by using refrigeration cycle.

D. None of the above

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B. It is impossible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature, without the aid of an external source.


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The ratio of specific heat at constant pressure (cp) and specific heat at constant volume (cv) is always __________ one.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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The heat and work are mutually convertible. This statement is called __________ law of thermodynamics.

A. Zeroth

B. First

C. Second

D. Third

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In order to prevent crushing of masonry at the base of the dam, the maximum stress should be __________ the permissible stress of the soil.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. More than

D. None of these

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The air standard efficiency of an Otto cycle is given by (where r = Compression ratio, and γ = Ratio of specific heats)

A. 1 - rγ - 1

B. 1 + rγ - 1

C. 1 - (1/ rγ - 1)

D. 1 + (1/ rγ - 1)

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Which of the following is the correct statement?

A. All the reversible engines have the same efficiency.

B. All the reversible and irreversible engines have the same efficiency.

C. Irreversible engines have maximum efficiency.

D. All engines are designed as reversible in order to obtain maximum efficiency.

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The molecular mass expressed in gram (i.e. 1 g - mole) of all gases, at N. T. P., occupies a volume of

A. 0.224 litres

B. 2.24 litres

C. 22.4 litres

D. 224 litres

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Which of the following statement is correct according to Clausis statement of second law of thermodynamics?

A. It is possible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature.

B. It is impossible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature, without the aid of an external source.

C. It is possible to transfer heat from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature by using refrigeration cycle.

D. None of the above

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According to First law of thermodynamics,

A. Total internal energy of a system during a process remains constant

B. Total energy of a system remains constant

C. Workdone by a system is equal to the heat transferred by the system

D. Internal energy, enthalpy and entropy during a process remain constant

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When a rectangular beam is loaded transversely, the maximum compressive stress is developed on the

A. Top layer

B. Bottom layer

C. Neutral axis

D. Every cross-section

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In case of an under-reinforced beam, the depth of actual neutral axis is __________ that of the critical neutral axis.

A. Same as

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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When two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are also in thermal equilibrium with each other. This statement is called

A. Zeroth law of thermodynamics

B. First law of thermodynamics

C. Second law of thermodynamics

D. Kelvin Planck's law

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The strain energy stored in a solid circular shaft in torsion, subjected to shear stress (τ), is: (Where, G = Modulus of rigidity for the shaft material)

A. τ²/ 2G × Volume of shaft

B. τ/ 2G × Volume of shaft

C. τ²/ 4G × Volume of shaft

D. τ/ 4G × Volume of shaft

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The bending equation is

A. M/I = σ/y = E/R

B. T/J = τ/R = Cθ/l

C. M/R = T/J = Cθ/l

D. T/l= τ/J = R/Cθ

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Coke is produced

A. When coal is first dried and then crushed to a fine powder by pulverising machine

B. From the finely ground coal by moulding under pressure with or without a binding material

C. When coal is strongly heated continuously for 42 to 48 hours in the absence of air in a closed vessel

D. By heating wood with a limited supply of air to a temperature not less than 280°C

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For riveting, the size of hole drilled in plates is __________ shank diameter of rivet.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. Greater than

D. None of these

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A definite area or a space where some thermodynamic process takes place is known as

A. Thermodynamic system

B. Thermodynamic cycle

C. Thermodynamic process

D. Thermodynamic law

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The radius of the Mohrs circle in the given figure is equal to

A. Sum of two principal stresses

B. Difference of two principal stresses

C. Half the sum of two principal stresses

D. Half the difference of two principal stresses

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For a beam, as shown in the below figure, the deflection at C is (where E = Young's modulus for the beam material, and I = Moment of inertia of the beam section.

A. Wl3/48 EI

B. Wa²b²/3EIl

C. [Wa/(a√3) x EIl] x (l² - a²)3/2

D. 5Wl3/384 EI

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The efficiency of Diesel cycle depends upon

A. Temperature limits

B. Pressure ratio

C. Compression ratio

D. Cut-off ratio and compression ratio

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Diesel cycle consists of __________ processes.

A. Two constant volume and two isentropic

B. Two constant pressure and two isentropic

C. Two constant volume and two isothermal

D. One constant pressure, one constant volume and two isentropic

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The __________ states that change of internal energy of a perfect gas is directly proportional to the change of temperature.

A. Boyle's law

B. Charle's law

C. Gay-Lussac law

D. Joule's law

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The isothermal and adiabatic processes are regarded as

A. Reversible process

B. Irreversible process

C. Reversible or irreversible process

D. None of these

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One molecule of oxygen consists of __________ atoms of oxygen.

A. 2

B. 4

C. 8

D. 16

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The volumetric or molar specific heat at constant pressure is the product of

A. Molecular mass of the gas and the specific heat at constant volume

B. Atomic mass of the gas and the gas constant

C. Molecular mass of the gas and the gas constant

D. None of the above

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The bending stress in a beam is _________ section modulus.

A. Inversely proportional to two times

B. Directly proportional to

C. Inversely proportional to

D. None of these

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A close cycle gas turbine gives __________ efficiency as compared to an open cycle gas turbine.

A. Same

B. Lower

C. Higher

D. None of these

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The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are

A. Low

B. Very low

C. High

D. Very high

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The maximum bending moment for the beam shown in the below figure, is

A. wl²/3√3

B. wl²/6√3

C. wl²/9√3

D. wl²/12√3

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In an extensive property of a thermodynamic system

A. Extensive heat is transferred

B. Extensive work is done

C. Extensive energy is utilised

D. None of these

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If the depth is kept constant for a beam of uniform strength, then its width will vary in proportional to

A. Bending moment (i.e. M)

B. Bending moment² (i.e. M²)

C. Bending moment³ (i.e. M³)

D. Bending moment⁴ (i.e. M⁴)