4. Thermal Physics

First Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of first law with 5 practice questions.

Read the lesson first

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following correctly defines internal energy in a thermodynamic system?

Question 2

In an isothermal process involving an ideal gas, which of the following remains constant?

Question 3

A gas expands from a volume of $2 \, \text{m}^3$ to $5 \, \text{m}^3$ at a constant pressure of $100 \, \text{Pa}$. What is the work done by the gas during this expansion?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the relationship between work and heat in the First Law of Thermodynamics?

Question 5

During an adiabatic compression of an ideal gas, which of the following happens to the internal energy of the gas?