1. Foundations of Energy
Thermodynamics Intro — Quiz
Test your understanding of thermodynamics intro with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which thermodynamic quantity is a path function rather than a state function?
Question 2
A closed system receives 300 kJ of heat and does 150 kJ of work. What is the change in internal energy ΔU?
Question 3
What is the maximum efficiency of an ideal Carnot engine operating between reservoirs at 450 K and 300 K?
Question 4
An ideal gas (n = 1 kmol) at T = 300 K expands isothermally in a reversible process from V₁ = 0.5 m³ to V₂ = 1.0 m³. What is the work done by the gas?
Question 5
An ideal gas undergoes reversible adiabatic compression from T₁ = 300 K and V₁ = 0.10 m³ to V₂ = 0.05 m³ with γ = 1.4. What is the final temperature T₂?