Physics MCQs

Physics

Thermodynamic


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#1

Thermal energy naturally flows from a body at

A) lower T to higher T

B) higher T to lower T

C) equal T to equal T

D) depends only on mass

Answer:   B
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#2

Two systems are in thermal equilibrium when

A) they have equal masses

B) no net heat flows between them

C) pressures are equal

D) volumes are equal

Answer:   B
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#3

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics allows us to define

A) heat

B) temperature

C) work

D) entropy

Answer:   B
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#4

When A is in thermal equilibrium with B and B with C, then A and C are

A) never in equilibrium

B) in thermal equilibrium

C) at different temperatures

D) isolated

Answer:   B
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#5

Heat is energy transfer due to

A) force

B) temperature difference

C) pressure difference

D) position change

Answer:   B
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#6

Work is energy transfer that can be associated with

A) random molecular motion

B) ordered macroscopic motion (force through distance)

C) radiation only

D) conduction only

Answer:   B
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#7

In conduction, thermal energy is transferred by

A) bulk motion of fluid

B) electromagnetic waves

C) molecular collisions within matter

D) chemical reaction

Answer:   C
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#8

In convection, heat is carried mainly by

A) photons

B) moving fluid

C) stationary atoms

D) vacuum

Answer:   B
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