3. Propulsion

Thermodynamics Review — Quiz

Test your understanding of thermodynamics review with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which differential expression defines the change in entropy dS for a reversible process?

Question 2

For an ideal gas undergoing a reversible adiabatic (isentropic) process, which relation holds between temperatures and pressures?

Question 3

If air ($\gamma=1.4$) is compressed reversibly and adiabatically from $P_{1}=100\,\mathrm{kPa}$ and $T_{1}=300\,\mathrm{K}$ to $P_{2}=500\,\mathrm{kPa}$, what is the final temperature $T_{2}$ (in K)?

Question 4

For an ideal gas, the change in specific enthalpy $\Delta h$ between two states depends on which of the following?

Question 5

In a constant-volume (isochoric) process for a closed system, what is the boundary work done by the gas?