Thermodynamics – Objective Questions

Page 4 : Adiabatic vs Isothermal (Concept Traps)

Q31. For an ideal gas undergoing adiabatic expansion:

  • A) Temperature remains constant
  • B) Internal energy remains constant
  • C) Temperature decreases
  • D) Pressure remains constant

Answer: C

Explanation: In adiabatic expansion, work is done at the cost of internal energy → temperature falls.

Q32. In which process does heat exchange occur?

  • A) Adiabatic only
  • B) Isothermal only
  • C) Both
  • D) Neither

Answer: B

Explanation: Isothermal process requires heat exchange to maintain constant temperature.

Q33. For the same initial and final volumes, which curve lies above on a P–V diagram?

  • A) Adiabatic
  • B) Isothermal
  • C) Both coincide
  • D) Depends on gas

Answer: A

Explanation: Pressure falls more rapidly in adiabatic expansion, so curve lies above isothermal.

Q34. Work done in adiabatic expansion is _____ than isothermal expansion (same V change).

  • A) Greater
  • B) Less
  • C) Equal
  • D) Zero

Answer: B

Explanation: Area under adiabatic curve is less than isothermal curve.

Q35. Which relation is valid for an adiabatic process?

  • A) PV = constant
  • B) P/T = constant
  • C) PVγ = constant
  • D) V/T = constant

Answer: C

Explanation: Adiabatic condition: PVγ = constant.

Q36. For monoatomic gas, γ equals:

  • A) 1.2
  • B) 1.33
  • C) 1.4
  • D) 1.67

Answer: D

Explanation: γ = (f+2)/f = (3+2)/3 = 5/3.

Q37. If an ideal gas expands adiabatically, which of the following decreases?

  • A) Temperature
  • B) Pressure
  • C) Internal energy
  • D) All of these

Answer: D

Explanation: Expansion causes work → energy loss → drop in T, P, and U.

Q38. In isothermal expansion of ideal gas:

  • A) Heat absorbed = Work done
  • B) Heat absorbed > Work done
  • C) Heat absorbed < Work done
  • D) No heat absorbed

Answer: A

Explanation: ΔU = 0 ⇒ Q = W.

Q39. Which process is faster in real systems?

  • A) Isothermal
  • B) Adiabatic
  • C) Isochoric
  • D) Isobaric

Answer: B

Explanation: Rapid processes prevent heat exchange → adiabatic.

Q40. Which process is most difficult to achieve practically?

  • A) Adiabatic
  • B) Isothermal
  • C) Isochoric
  • D) Cyclic

Answer: B

Explanation: Maintaining constant temperature requires continuous heat control.

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Focus: Adiabatic vs Isothermal traps

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