TS PGECET 2023 Nano Technology Question Paper with Answer key PDF is available here for download. TS PGECET 2023 was conducted by JNTU Hyderabad on behalf of TSCHE on June 1, 2023. TS PGECET 2023 NT Question Paper consisted of 120 questions carrying 1 mark for each.

TS PGECET 2023 Nano Technology Question Paper

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TS PGECET 2023 Nano Technology

Question 1:

Two bars having different materials but of same area and length are subjected to same tensile force. If the bars have their axial elongation in the ratio of 4:6, then the two material’s ratio of Modulus of Elasticity is _________.

  • (1) 6 : 4
  • (2) 4 : 6
  • (3) 2 : \(\sqrt{6}\)
  • (4) \(\sqrt{6}\) : 2
Correct Answer: (1) 6 : 4
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N/A Quick Tip: When bars are geometrically identical and under the same load, their elongation is inversely proportional to their modulus of elasticity.


Question 2:

A metal bar of 10 mm diameter when subjected to a pull of 23.5 kN gave an elongation of 0.3mm on a gauge length of 200 mm. The metal’s Young’s modulus of elasticity is _________.

  • (1) 500 kN/mm\(^2\)
  • (2) 300 kN/mm\(^2\)
  • (3) 360 kN/mm\(^2\)
  • (4) 200 kN/mm\(^2\)
Correct Answer: (4) 200 kN/mm\(^2\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Always convert force to Newtons and calculate area in mm\(^2\) to maintain unit consistency. Use \(E = \frac{FL}{A \Delta L}\) for direct substitution.


Question 3:

If in a crystal there exists a point defect of the interstitial atom and if solute atom is smaller than the solvent atom, then select the true statement for the edge dislocation.

  • (1) Dislocation will always attract to interstitial atom
  • (2) Compression side of edge dislocation will repeal and will be attracted to the tension side
  • (3) Compression side of edge dislocation will attract and will be repealed to the tension side
  • (4) Dislocation will always repeal to interstitial atom
Correct Answer: (3) Compression side of edge dislocation will attract and will be repealed to the tension side
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N/A Quick Tip: Remember: Small atoms create compressive fields and get attracted to tensile regions (below dislocation line). Large atoms go to compressive regions.


Question 4:

Which one of the following is the metallic tiny whisker?

  • (1) Bulk metallic glass
  • (2) Single crystal with high dislocation
  • (3) Metal foam
  • (4) Tiny projection of the metals with zero dislocation
Correct Answer: (4) Tiny projection of the metals with zero dislocation
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Whiskers are long, thin metallic crystals with zero dislocations. Their formation is spontaneous and can be problematic in electronics.


Question 5:

Select the following false statement for strain-relief crystallization.

  • (1) Interaction of like signed dislocation
  • (2) Decrease in the electric resistance
  • (3) Increase in density
  • (4) Dislocation climb
Correct Answer: (1) Interaction of like signed dislocation
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N/A Quick Tip: Strain-relief mechanisms reduce internal stresses by eliminating dislocations and defects — climb and annihilation play major roles.


Question 6:

When a material is plastically deformed at low temperature (around 25 degrees) relative to the melting temperature, the following change is not observed in ¨___________________.

  • (1) Change in grain shape
  • (2) Strain hardening
  • (3) Increase in dislocation density
  • (4) Decrease in dislocation density
Correct Answer: (4) Decrease in dislocation density
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Cold working increases dislocation density and strengthens the material, but no healing or recovery occurs without heat.


Question 7:

Classification of Composites can be based on __________________.

  • (1) Matrix type
  • (2) Matrix type & Reinforcement constituent
  • (3) Reinforcement constituent
  • (4) Neither on matrix type nor on reinforcement constituent type
Correct Answer: (2) Matrix type \& Reinforcement constituent
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Composites are broadly classified using both the matrix (binder) and reinforcement (load-bearing) components.


Question 8:

Which of the following is an example for Carbon fiber?

  • (1) Reinforcement
  • (2) Filler
  • (3) Stabilizer
  • (4) Flame retardant
Correct Answer: (1) Reinforcement
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N/A Quick Tip: Carbon fiber is a classic reinforcement material, valued for its high tensile strength and low weight.


Question 9:

Which of the following polymer additive is used to remove parts from molds?

  • (1) Plasticizers
  • (2) Stabilizers
  • (3) Lubricants
  • (4) Reinforcements
Correct Answer: (3) Lubricants
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Lubricants are essential mold release agents in polymer processing. They reduce sticking and improve part quality.


Question 10:

________________ is not a characteristic trait of polymer materials.

  • (1) Low density
  • (2) Resistant to chemical attack
  • (3) High strength
  • (4) Low cost
Correct Answer: (3) High strength
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Polymers are lightweight and chemically resistant, but typically not high in strength unless reinforced.


Question 11:

The smallest portion of the crystal lattice is _________________.

  • (1) Unit cell
  • (2) Miller indices
  • (3) Lattice point
  • (4) Crystal
Correct Answer: (1) Unit cell
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N/A Quick Tip: The unit cell is the basic building block of any crystal structure. Repeating it in space forms the full crystal.


Question 12:

Which one of the following is Packing fraction of a simple cubic structure?

  • (1) 0.681
  • (2) 0.745
  • (3) 0.813
  • (4) 0.524
Correct Answer: (4) 0.524
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Simple cubic has low packing efficiency; only 52.4% of the space is occupied by atoms.


Question 13:

Burgers vector of edge dislocation is ------- to the dislocation line.

  • (1) \(30^\circ\)
  • (2) \(90^\circ\)
  • (3) \(55^\circ\)
  • (4) \(70^\circ\)
Correct Answer: (2) \(90^\circ\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember: Edge dislocation → Burgers vector is perpendicular; Screw dislocation → it’s parallel.


Question 14:

The ratio of lateral strain to linear strain is__________________.

  • (1) Bulk Modulus
  • (2) Modulus of Elasticity
  • (3) Modulus of Rigidity
  • (4) Poisson’s Ratio
Correct Answer: (4) Poisson’s Ratio
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N/A Quick Tip: Poisson’s Ratio = transverse contraction / axial extension; always less than 0.5 for stable materials.


Question 15:

The Capacity of a material to absorb energy prior to failure is _________________.

  • (1) Hardness
  • (2) Stiffness
  • (3) Toughness
  • (4) Strength
Correct Answer: (3) Toughness
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N/A Quick Tip: Toughness = energy absorbing capacity before breaking; NOT the same as strength or hardness.


Question 16:

________________ structure has amorphous solids.

  • (1) Regular
  • (2) Irregular
  • (3) Linear
  • (4) Dendritic
Correct Answer: (2) Irregular
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N/A Quick Tip: Amorphous = Irregular atomic arrangement → no sharp melting point, unlike crystalline solids.


Question 17:

Each point (position of particle) in a crystal lattice is termed as __________________.

  • (1) Lattice point
  • (2) Lattice lines
  • (3) Lattice index
  • (4) Lattice spot
Correct Answer: (1) Lattice point
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N/A Quick Tip: Always remember: The basic building block of a crystal structure starts with the \textbf{lattice point} which holds the basis (atom or group of atoms).


Question 18:

If a metal forms a FCC lattice with unit edge length of 500 pm and atomic mass of 110, calculate the density of the metal.

  • (1) 5846 kg/m\(^3\)
  • (2) 2923 kg/m\(^3\)
  • (3) 8768 kg/m\(^3\)
  • (4) 1750 kg/m\(^3\)
Correct Answer: (1) 5846 kg/m\(^3\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: For FCC lattices, always remember \(Z = 4\). Convert pm to meters and grams to kg carefully for SI unit consistency.


Question 19:

Which of the following is the advantage of using conducting polymers in place of metals?

  • (1) Cost
  • (2) Thermal conductivity
  • (3) Light-weight
  • (4) Solubility
Correct Answer: (3) Light-weight
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Polymers are known for being lightweight—this makes them suitable for use in aerospace, electronics, and automotive industries.


Question 20:

What is the average maximum temperature used for engineering ceramics?

  • (1) 2860\(^\circ\)C
  • (2) 6815\(^\circ\)C
  • (3) 2760\(^\circ\)C
  • (4) 3400\(^\circ\)C
Correct Answer: (3) 2760\(^\circ\)C
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember: Engineering ceramics like alumina and zirconia can typically withstand temperatures around 2700–2800°C.


Question 21:

Example for a thermoplastic is __________.

  • (1) Melamine
  • (2) Acetal
  • (3) Epoxide
  • (4) Urethane
Correct Answer: (2) Acetal
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Thermoplastics can be remelted; Acetal is one example, widely used in mechanical engineering applications.


Question 22:

QD lasers have a very low threshold current densities ranging from ______.

  • (1) 0.5 to 5 A cm\(^{-2}\)
  • (2) 2 to 10 A cm\(^{-2}\)
  • (3) 10 to 30 A cm\(^{-2}\)
  • (4) 6 to 20 A cm\(^{-2}\)
Correct Answer: (4) 6 to 20 A cm\(^{-2}\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Quantum Dot lasers have low threshold current due to discrete energy states—ideal for efficient operation.


Question 23:

Buried hetero-junction (BH) device is a type of __________, where the active volume is buried in a material of wider band-gap and lower refractive index.

  • (1) Gas lasers
  • (2) Strong index guiding lasers
  • (3) Gain guided lasers
  • (4) Tunable lasers
Correct Answer: (2) Strong index guiding lasers
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N/A Quick Tip: BH devices enhance laser efficiency via strong optical confinement—think of strong index guiding.


Question 24:

Which of the following have anisotropic nature within their structure?

  • (1) Snowflakes
  • (2) Hair wax
  • (3) Polythene
  • (4) Crystal glass
Correct Answer: (1) Snowflakes
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Crystalline = direction-dependent = anisotropic. Snowflakes follow this rule perfectly.


Question 25:

_________ is a phenomenon, where the magnetic lines of force cannot penetrate the body of a superconductor.

  • (1) Isotopic effect
  • (2) BCS theory
  • (3) London theory
  • (4) Meissner effect
Correct Answer: (4) Meissner effect
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N/A Quick Tip: Superconductors = no magnetic entry = Meissner effect. Remember: total magnetic repulsion!


Question 26:

In the periodic table, number of metallic elements is ________.

  • (1) 95
  • (2) 118
  • (3) 125
  • (4) 145
Correct Answer: (1) 95
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Periodic table: Over 3/4 are metals. 95 is the magic number!


Question 27:

Which property of metal is used for making strings of musical instruments like Sitar and Violin.

  • (1) Malleability
  • (2) Ductility
  • (3) Sonorousness
  • (4) Conductivity
Correct Answer: (3) Sonorousness
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Sound-producing metals = Sonorous = musical instruments love them!


Question 28:

______ metal is used for nuclear energy.

  • (1) Zirconium
  • (2) Lanthanum
  • (3) Uranium
  • (4) Tungsten
Correct Answer: (3) Uranium
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Nuclear energy? Think Uranium—it’s the atomic powerhouse!


Question 29:

From the following, forbidden energy gap of dielectrics is ________.

  • (1) Equal to 1.2 eV
  • (2) Greater than or equal to 3 eV
  • (3) Less than 1.2 eV
  • (4) Equal to 2 eV
Correct Answer: (2) Greater than or equal to 3 eV
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Dielectrics have large band gaps—usually 3 eV or more—making them excellent insulators.


Question 30:

The torque induced on a dipole when placed in an electric field \(E\) is ________.

  • (1) \(E \sin \theta\)
  • (2) \(E \cos \theta\)
  • (3) \(pE \cos \theta\)
  • (4) \(pE \sin \theta\)
Correct Answer: (4) \(pE \sin \theta\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Torque on a dipole is \(pE \sin \theta\)—maximum when perpendicular to the field.


Question 31:

The value of 1 Debye in cm is ________.

  • (1) \(3.33 \times 10^{-30}\) cm
  • (2) \(3.33 \times 10^{-28}\) cm
  • (3) \(3.33 \times 10^{-32}\) cm
  • (4) \(3.33 \times 10^{-34}\) cm
Correct Answer: (1) \(3.33 \times 10^{-30}\) cm
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N/A Quick Tip: Remember: 1 Debye \(\approx 3.33 \times 10^{-30}\) cm — a common constant in dipole problems.


Question 32:

In a water drop of radius 1 mm all the molecular dipole points are in the same direction. If the dipole moment of a water molecule is \(6 \times 10^{-30}\) m, what is the polarization in the water drop?

  • (1) \(6.4 \times 10^{-13}\) m\(^{-2}\)
  • (2) \(7.4 \times 10^{-13}\) m\(^{-2}\)
  • (3) \(9.4 \times 10^{-13}\) m\(^{-2}\)
  • (4) \(8.4 \times 10^{-13}\) m\(^{-2}\)
Correct Answer: (4) \(8.4 \times 10^{-13}\) m\(^{-2}\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Polarization = dipole moment per volume. Use \(P = \frac{pN}{V}\) formula carefully with unit conversions.


Question 33:

In the formula, \(P = \chi_e E\), \(\chi_e\) is called as ___________________.

  • (1) Electric constant
  • (2) Polarizing constant
  • (3) \textbf{Electric susceptibility}
  • (4) Polarizing susceptibility
Correct Answer: (3) Electric susceptibility
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Electric susceptibility relates \(P\) and \(E\): \(P = \chi_e E\). It tells us how much the material gets polarized under an electric field.


Question 34:

In Ferroelectric materials, Polarization is___________________.

  • (1) Reversible
  • (2) Permanent
  • (3) Spiked
  • (4) Linear
Correct Answer: (1) Reversible
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Ferroelectrics can flip their polarization direction with an electric field — so polarization is reversible.


Question 35:

The temperature characteristic of ferroelectric crystal is called __________________.

  • (1) Crystal Temperature
  • (2) Transition Temperature
  • (3) Ferro Temperature
  • (4) Weiss Temperature
Correct Answer: (2) Transition Temperature
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Ferroelectrics become non-ferroelectric above the transition (Curie) temperature.


Question 36:



___\ Part of the curve shows Spontaneous Polarization.

  • (1) B
  • (2) C
  • (3) D
  • (4) \textbf{A}
Correct Answer: (4) A
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Spontaneous polarization is shown where \(E = 0\) and \(P \neq 0\) — typically the top intercept on the P-axis.


Question 37:

___________ is the symmetry of BaTiO\textsubscript{3 in ferroelectric form.

  • (1) Tetragonal
  • (2) Cubic
  • (3) Trigonal Bi-pyramidal
  • (4) Octahedron
Correct Answer: (1) Tetragonal
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember: BaTiO\textsubscript{3} becomes tetragonal in its ferroelectric phase — this distortion enables spontaneous polarization.


Question 38:

The minimum amount of current passed through the body of superconductor in order to destroy the superconductivity is called ______.

  • (1) Critical current
  • (2) Induced current
  • (3) Eddy current
  • (4) Hall current
Correct Answer: (1) Critical current
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N/A Quick Tip: Superconductivity breaks when current > critical value. This maximum current is called **critical current**.


Question 39:

Solid that offers no _______ for the passage of electricity is called superconductors.

  • (1) Conductance
  • (2) Inductance
  • (3) Impedance
  • (4) Resistance
Correct Answer: (4) Resistance
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Zero resistance is the hallmark of superconductors — current flows without energy loss.


Question 40:

The shifting of electrons in superconductors is prevented by _______.

  • (1) Threshold energy level
  • (2) Energy barrier
  • (3) Orbitals
  • (4) Quantum effect
Correct Answer: (4) Quantum effect
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Superconductivity is a quantum effect due to formation of Cooper pairs — electrons shift collectively, not individually.


Question 41:

An ideal superconductor exhibit _________.

  • (1) Mesmeric effect
  • (2) Mesomeric effect
  • (3) Meissner effect
  • (4) Monomeric effect
Correct Answer: (3) Meissner effect
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Superconductors expel magnetic fields due to the Meissner effect — this is key to identifying a true superconductor.


Question 42:

The Preparation of superconductors by ceramic method with homogeneous mixture of the oxides in their molar ratios _______.

  • (1) Y\(_2\)O\(_3\), BaCO\(_3\), Cu\(_2\)O
  • (2) Y\(_2\)O\(_3\), BaCO\(_3\), CuO
  • (3) Y\(_2\)O\(_4\), BaCO\(_3\), CuO
  • (4) Y\(_2\)O\(_3\), BaCO\(_3\), Cu\(_2\)O
Correct Answer: (2) Y\(_2\)O\(_3\), BaCO\(_3\), CuO
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: YBCO superconductors are typically made using Y\(_2\)O\(_3\), BaCO\(_3\), and CuO in ceramic synthesis methods.


Question 43:

Which of the following is relation between transition temperature (T\(_c\)) and isotopic mass (M)?

  • (1) T\(_c\) \(\propto\) M\(^{1/2}\)
  • (2) T\(_c\) \(\propto\) M\(^{-1}\)
  • (3) T\(_c\) \(\propto\) M
  • (4) T\(_c\) \(\propto\) M\(^{-1/2}\)
Correct Answer: (4) T\(_c\) \(\propto\) M\(^{-1/2}\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In BCS superconductors, heavier isotopes lower \(T_c\) due to reduced phonon interaction — classic isotope effect.


Question 44:

The sequence of the colour change during the polymerisation of polyaniline, is _________.

  • (1) Light blue >> blue green >> copper tint >> green
  • (2) Green >> copper tint >> blue green >> light blue
  • (3) Copper tint >> blue green >> green >> light blue
  • (4) Blue green >> green >> light blue >> copper tint
Correct Answer: (1) Light blue >> blue green >> copper tint >> green
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Polyaniline synthesis shows characteristic color shifts — track oxidation by observing color change pattern.


Question 45:

Conductivity of a material is defined as ________.

  • (1) \(\dfrac{R A}{l}\)
  • (2) \(\dfrac{E}{J}\)
  • (3) \(\dfrac{1}{R}\)
  • (4) \(\dfrac{l}{R A}\)
Correct Answer: (4) \(\dfrac{l}{R A}\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Conductivity is inversely related to resistance and directly related to length per area: \(\sigma = \dfrac{l}{RA}\).


Question 46:

The material's insulating capacity against high voltages is called as ________.

  • (1) Thermoelectricity
  • (2) Electromechanical effect
  • (3) Electrochemical effect
  • (4) Dielectric strength
Correct Answer: (4) Dielectric strength
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Dielectric strength measures how much voltage an insulating material can endure before breaking down.


Question 47:

The nature of the coefficient of resistance of an insulator is ________.

  • (1) Positive
  • (2) Infinite
  • (3) Negative
  • (4) Zero
Correct Answer: (2) Infinite
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Insulators have extremely high resistance, often considered infinite for ideal cases.


Question 48:

Which one is the most commonly used for making magnetic recording tape?

  • (1) Silver nitrate
  • (2) Small particles of iron
  • (3) Silicon-iron
  • (4) Ferric oxide
Correct Answer: (4) Ferric oxide
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Ferric oxide is the standard magnetic material used in audio and video recording tapes.


Question 49:

Example of piezoelectric material is ________.

  • (1) Quartz
  • (2) Glass
  • (3) Corundum
  • (4) Neoprene
Correct Answer: (1) Quartz
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Quartz is a natural piezoelectric crystal that produces voltage under mechanical stress.


Question 50:

Which one of the following is the correct classification of the conducting materials?

  • (1) low resistivity, low conductivity
  • (2) high resistivity, high conductivity
  • (3) medium resistivity, medium conductivity
  • (4) low resistivity, high conductivity
Correct Answer: (4) low resistivity, high conductivity
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: A good conductor has low resistivity and hence high conductivity, since \(\sigma = \frac{1}{\rho}\).


Question 51:

With increase in temperature, the electrical conductivity of intrinsic semiconductor _______.

  • (1) Decreases
  • (2) Increases
  • (3) Remains same
  • (4) First increases then decrease
Correct Answer: (2) Increases
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In intrinsic semiconductors, conductivity increases with temperature due to thermal generation of carriers.


Question 52:

What is the net charge on n-type material?

  • (1) Positive
  • (2) Neutral
  • (3) Negative
  • (4) Both positive and negative
Correct Answer: (2) Neutral
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: n-type semiconductors have excess electrons but remain neutral overall due to balanced charges.


Question 53:

The ________ statement is true for a dielectric.

  • (1) Dielectrics are superconductors at high temperature
  • (2) They cannot become superconductors
  • (3) They have very less breakdown voltage
  • (4) Dielectrics are superconductors at low temperature
Correct Answer: (4) Dielectrics are superconductors at low temperature
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Some dielectrics can become superconductors at cryogenic temperatures—zero resistance flow!


Question 54:

A material with one dimension in Nano range and the other two dimensions are large is known as

  • (1) Micro-material
  • (2) Quantum wire
  • (3) Quantum dot
  • (4) Quantum well
Correct Answer: (4) Quantum well
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: A quantum well has one nano-dimension and two large dimensions—free motion in a plane but confined perpendicularly!


Question 55:

Product design belongs to ________.

  • (1) Bottom-up approach
  • (2) Top-down approach
  • (3) Top-down followed by Bottom-up
  • (4) Bottom-up approach followed by Top-down
Correct Answer: (2) Top-down approach
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Think top-down as designing the whole product idea first, then zooming into the parts!


Question 56:

A special case of non-inverting amplifier in which all of the output voltage is feedback to the inverting input of the op-amp is known as ______.

  • (1) Differentiator
  • (2) Integrator
  • (3) Voltage Follower
  • (4) Logarithmic Amplifier
Correct Answer: (3) Voltage Follower
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: A voltage follower gives the same output as input—perfect for buffering without altering the signal!


Question 57:

______ effects are exhibited by Schmitt trigger.

  • (1) Hall
  • (2) Hysteresis
  • (3) Accelerator
  • (4) Illumination
Correct Answer: (2) Hysteresis
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Schmitt triggers use hysteresis to make switching smooth and stable—even in noisy signals!


Question 58:

Frequency response improves with __________ in an RC coupled amplifier.

  • (1) Lower \(R_1\)
  • (2) Less Gain
  • (3) More Diodes
  • (4) Higher \(C_c\)
Correct Answer: (4) Higher \(C_c\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Higher \(C_c\) improves low-frequency gain by reducing the lower cutoff frequency in RC coupled amplifiers.


Question 59:

_________ transistor array is essential in construction of a mirror circuit where the formation of diode takes place by an adjacent transistor.

  • (1) CA3081
  • (2) CA3046
  • (3) CA3083
  • (4) CA3086
Correct Answer: (4) CA3086
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use CA3086 for precise current mirrors—its 5 matched NPN transistors are ideal for analog IC design.


Question 60:

An increase in operating frequency also increases _____ between input and output and decreases _____ for a compensating network of an amplifier.

  • (1) Phase shift \& break frequency
  • (2) Magnitude (gain) \& Phase shift
  • (3) Break frequency \& Phase shift
  • (4) Phase shift \& magnitude (gain)
Correct Answer: (4) Phase shift \& magnitude (gain)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: High frequencies reduce amplifier gain and increase phase shift—compensate using frequency compensation networks.


Question 61:

______ transistor is connected in parallel with feedback capacitor for termination of each ramp at a prescribed level in a Voltage Controlled Sawtooth Oscillator (VCO).

  • (1) BJT
  • (2) PUT
  • (3) FET
  • (4) MOSFET
Correct Answer: (2) PUT
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: PUTs help reset timing capacitors in sawtooth VCOs—they discharge capacitors after hitting a threshold.


Question 62:

The below stated condition applicable for Non-inverting amplifier is ______.

  • (1) Output voltage is greater than input voltage
  • (2) Output voltage is lesser than input voltage
  • (3) Output voltage is in phase with an input signal
  • (4) Output voltage is out of phase w.r.t. input by 180\(^\circ\)
Correct Answer: (1) A \& (3) C
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Non-inverting amplifiers maintain phase with the input and offer gain \(\geq\) 1, making them ideal for signal buffering and amplification.


Question 63:

Choose a correct order from the following steps to be done in one of the algorithm of divide and conquer method:

i) Store the signal column wise

ii) Compute the M-point DFT of each row

iii) Multiply the resulting array by the phase factors \(W_N^{kn}\)

iv) Compute the L-point DFT of each column

v) Read the result array row wise

  • (1) i – ii – iv – iii – v
  • (2) i – iii – ii – iv – v
  • (3) i – iii – iv – v
  • (4) i – iv – iii – ii – v
Correct Answer: (3) i – iii – iv – v
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: 2D FFTs split the transform into simpler 1D DFTs along rows and columns using twiddle factors for efficiency.


Question 64:

The photoresist layer is exposed to _______ in CMOS fabrication

  • (1) Ultra Violet Light
  • (2) Visible Light
  • (3) Infrared Light
  • (4) Fluorescent
Correct Answer: (1) Ultra Violet Light
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Photolithography uses UV light to expose the photoresist because its shorter wavelength allows finer feature resolution on chips.


Question 65:

Which of the following is sputtered on the whole wafer?

  • (1) Silicon
  • (2) Aluminium
  • (3) Silica
  • (4) Potassium
Correct Answer: (2) Aluminium
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Aluminium is uniformly sputtered on wafers to create conductive paths in CMOS circuits during metallization.


Question 66:

The Boolean equation \(Y = \overline{A}BC + \overline{A}B\overline{C} + AB\overline{C} + ABC\) is to be implemented using only two-input NAND gates. The minimum number of gates required is

  • (1) 3
  • (2) 6
  • (3) 5
  • (4) 4
Correct Answer: (4) 4
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use K-map and gate-sharing logic to reduce the number of required NAND gates. NAND gates can implement any logic by rearranging with De Morgan's laws.


Question 67:

A thermoelectric refrigerator works on the principle of

  • (1) Jules Effect
  • (2) Seebeck Effect
  • (3) Vernier Effect
  • (4) Peltier Effect
Correct Answer: (4) Peltier Effect
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N/A Quick Tip: Thermoelectric cooling relies on the Peltier effect, which absorbs heat at one junction and releases it at another due to electric current.


Question 68:

In a bipolar junction transistor, the current gain \(\beta\) ________

  • (1) increases with the increase in temperature
  • (2) increases exponentially with the increase in temperature
  • (3) decreases with the increase in temperature
  • (4) does not change with the change in temperature
Correct Answer: (1) increases with the increase in temperature
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In BJTs, current gain \(\beta\) typically increases with temperature due to enhanced carrier mobility and reduced recombination in the base.


Question 69:

The number of depletion layers in a transistor is ________.

  • (1) One
  • (2) Three
  • (3) Four
  • (4) Two
Correct Answer: (4) Two
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: A BJT has two PN junctions, each forming a depletion layer — one between emitter-base and the other between base-collector.


Question 70:

The following are the functions of a transistor ___________.

  • (1) Rectifier and a fixed resistor
  • (2) Variable resistor and switching device
  • (3) Switching device and a fixed resistor
  • (4) Tuning device and rectifier
Correct Answer: (2) Variable resistor and switching device
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N/A Quick Tip: Transistors are essential in electronics for switching operations and analog signal control, effectively behaving as variable resistors and switches.


Question 71:

A BJT with \(\beta = 50\) has a base to collector leakage current \(I_{CBO}\) of \(2.5\ \mu A\). If the transistor is connected in CE configuration, the collector current for \(I_B = 0\) is

  • (1) 0.05 \(\mu\)A
  • (2) 0.157 mA
  • (3) 0.1275 mA
  • (4) 0.516 mA
Correct Answer: (3) 0.1275 mA
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N/A Quick Tip: When \(I_B = 0\), leakage current dominates. Use \(I_C = (1 + \beta) I_{CBO}\) to compute collector current in CE configuration.


Question 72:

What is true with regard to the cut-off region of npn BJT?

  • (1) \(V_B < V_E\)
  • (2) \(V_B > V_E\)
  • (3) \(V_B = V_E\)
  • (4) \(V_B > V_C\)
Correct Answer: (1) \(V_B < V_E\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In the cut-off region of a BJT, \(V_B < V_E\), ensuring no base current and hence no collector current flows.


Question 73:

Binary ladder network is better than resistive divider for D/A conversion, because __________.

  • (1) It requires resistor having two values only
  • (2) It requires lesser number of resistors
  • (3) It is cheaper
  • (4) It gives better accuracy
Correct Answer: (1) It requires resistor having two values only
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: The R-2R ladder network simplifies D/A converters by using only two resistor values, improving consistency and scalability.


Question 74:

In a binary ladder (R-2R), D/A converter, the input resistance for each input is

  • (1) 4R
  • (2) 3R
  • (3) 2R
  • (4) R
Correct Answer: (2) 3R
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In an R-2R DAC, the input resistance seen at every bit input is constant and equals \(3R\), which simplifies circuit interfacing and improves linearity.


Question 75:

A/D converter which does not use D/A converter is

  • (1) Continuous null balance A/D converter
  • (2) Dual slope integrator A/D converter
  • (3) Staircase ramp A/D converter
  • (4) Successive approximation A/D converter
Correct Answer: (2) Dual slope integrator A/D converter
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N/A Quick Tip: Dual slope A/D converters avoid D/A conversion by using time-based integration, offering high noise rejection and accuracy for slow-changing signals.


Question 76:

__________ is the main disadvantage of a dual slope integrator A/D converter

  • (1) High cost
  • (2) Low sensitivity
  • (3) Temperature immunity
  • (4) Slow conversion time
Correct Answer: (4) Slow conversion time
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Dual slope converters are accurate and immune to noise, but their conversion is time-intensive, making them unsuitable for high-speed applications.


Question 77:

The gate voltage in a JFET at which drain current becomes zero is called ________.

  • (1) Saturation voltage
  • (2) Active voltage
  • (3) Pinch-off voltage
  • (4) Cut-off voltage
Correct Answer: (3) Pinch-off voltage
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N/A Quick Tip: In a JFET, the pinch-off voltage is the key control point where the conducting channel closes and the drain current stops flowing.


Question 78:

JFET is a ________ device.

  • (1) Tripolar
  • (2) Antipolar
  • (3) Bipolar
  • (4) Unipolar
Correct Answer: (4) Unipolar
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In JFETs, only one type of charge carrier (electron or hole) is involved in conduction — making them unipolar devices.


Question 79:

Junction Field Effect Transistor is a __________ controlled device.

  • (1) Voltage
  • (2) Current
  • (3) Resistance
  • (4) Conductance
Correct Answer: (1) Voltage
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: JFETs control current flow using input voltage at the gate terminal — making them voltage-controlled with high input impedance.


Question 80:

In FET, the np region exists between source and gate and is __________.

  • (1) forward biased
  • (2) forward or reverse biased
  • (3) reverse biased
  • (4) unbiased
Correct Answer: (3) reverse biased
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In JFETs, the gate-to-source junction is reverse biased to control current without drawing gate current.


Question 81:

The wave-particle duality of light is defined as __________.

  • (1) a wave only
  • (2) a particle only
  • (3) both a wave and a particle
  • (4) neither a wave nor a particle
Correct Answer: (3) both a wave and a particle
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N/A Quick Tip: Light behaves as both a wave (interference/diffraction) and a particle (photons in photoelectric effect) — this is called wave-particle duality.


Question 82:

Uncertainty principle is easily understood with the help of __________.

  • (1) Dalton’s effect
  • (2) Electron effect
  • (3) Rhombic effect
  • (4) Compton’s effect
Correct Answer: (4) Compton’s effect
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N/A Quick Tip: Compton’s Effect provides experimental backing for the Uncertainty Principle by showing that measurement disturbs quantum systems.


Question 83:

Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle is significant only for __________.

  • (1) macroscopic objects
  • (2) microscopic objects
  • (3) both microscopic and macroscopic objects
  • (4) very large bodies
Correct Answer: (2) microscopic objects
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle is relevant only for very small (microscopic) particles, not for large everyday objects.


Question 84:

The uncertainty principle is applicable to __________.

  • (1) electrons
  • (2) protons
  • (3) photons
  • (4) all microscopic particles
Correct Answer: (4) all microscopic particles
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Uncertainty Principle is universal for all microscopic particles like electrons, photons, and protons — not just one of them.


Question 85:

Which one of the following can be explained by the wave nature of particles?

  • (1) Stability of atom
  • (2) Quantization of energy
  • (3) Photoelectric effect
  • (4) Diffraction
Correct Answer: (4) Diffraction
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Diffraction patterns observed in electron beams confirm the wave nature of matter — a core idea in quantum physics.


Question 86:

The central force motion is based on __________.

  • (1) the force is always directed towards fixed point
  • (2) the force is not directed towards centre
  • (3) the force on particle does not depend on distance from centre
  • (4) the force is tangential to path always
Correct Answer: (1) the force is always directed towards fixed point
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N/A Quick Tip: In central force motion, the force always points towards or away from a fixed center — this helps conserve angular momentum.


Question 87:

Two particles A and B, initially at rest, move towards each other under mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the speed of A is \(v\) and the speed of B is \(2v\), the speed of mass of the system is __________.

  • (1) \(v\)
  • (2) \(1.5v\)
  • (3) \(3v\)
  • (4) Zero
Correct Answer: (4) Zero
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: If no external force acts on a system, the center of mass remains at rest or moves with constant velocity.


Question 88:

________ Laws governs mechanical waves.

  • (1) Faraday’s
  • (2) Newton’s
  • (3) Hertz’
  • (4) Planck’s
Correct Answer: (2) Newton’s
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Mechanical waves obey Newton's laws — force and motion relationships are key in understanding wave propagation.


Question 89:

The wave function of the particle lies in ________ region.

  • (1) \(X > 0\)
  • (2) \(X < 0\)
  • (3) \(X > L\)
  • (4) \(0 < X < L\)
Correct Answer: (4) \(0 < X < L\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In a 1D infinite potential well, the particle’s wave function exists only between the walls — \(0 < X < L\).


Question 90:

The energy of the particle is proportional to ________.

  • (1) \(n\)
  • (2) \(n^{-1}\)
  • (3) \(n^2\)
  • (4) \(n^{-2}\)
Correct Answer: (3) \(n^2\)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: For a particle in a 1D box, the energy levels are quantized and increase as \(n^2\) — not linearly with \(n\).


Question 91:

The line of action of concurrent forces joins at ________.

  • (1) a single point
  • (2) a plane
  • (3) perpendicular planes
  • (4) two points
Correct Answer: (1) a single point
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Concurrent forces always act through the same point — making them easier to analyze using vector rules.


Question 92:

Forces meeting at one point but having lines of action, not in one plane are known as ________.

  • (1) Coplanar concurrent forces
  • (2) Coplanar non-concurrent forces
  • (3) Non-coplanar concurrent forces
  • (4) Non-coplanar non-concurrent forces
Correct Answer: (4) Non-coplanar non-concurrent forces
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: When forces neither lie in a plane nor meet at a point, they are called non-coplanar non-concurrent forces.


Question 93:

A spring, when compressed by 4 cm, has 2 J of energy stored in it. The force required to extend it by 8 cm is:

  • (1) 2 N
  • (2) 200 N
  • (3) 20 N
  • (4) 2000 N
Correct Answer: (2) 200 N
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use the energy formula \( U = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \) to find the spring constant, then apply \( F = kx \) for force.


Question 94:

Which of the following equation of motion represents simple harmonic motion? Where \( k, k_0, k_1 \) and \( a \) are all positive.

  • (1) acceleration = - k(x + a)
  • (2) acceleration = k(x + a)
  • (3) acceleration = kx
  • (4) acceleration = - k_0x + k_1x^2
Correct Answer: (1) acceleration = - k(x + a)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: For SHM, remember that the restoring force is always proportional to the displacement, and the acceleration is in the opposite direction to the displacement.


Question 95:

Which one of the following principles states that the inertia forces, couples, external forces and torques on a body together give statical equilibrium?

  • (1) Paul Ehrlich principle
  • (2) David Hilbert principle
  • (3) Edward Jenner principle
  • (4) D' Alembert principle
Correct Answer: (4) D' Alembert principle
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: D'Alembert's principle helps in solving problems involving dynamics and statics, where both inertial forces and external forces are at play.


Question 96:

A wedge of mass 104 N is sliding on a smooth inclined plane of an elevator which is moving down with a constant acceleration of \( 2 \, m/s^2 \) as shown in the figure below. What will be the net normal reaction force acting on the wedge exerted by the inclined plane of an elevator? Take \( g = 10 \, m/s^2 \). Inclination angle of the lift plane is \( 30^\circ \).

{

  • (1) 68 N
  • (2) 72 N
  • (3) 108 N
  • (4) 90 N
Correct Answer: (3) 108 N
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: When solving problems with inclined planes and accelerations, always break down the forces into their components along the direction of the incline and the perpendicular direction.


Question 97:

If a rigid body rotates with an angular momentum \( L \) and its kinetic energy is halved, then the angular momentum is

  • (1) \( L \)
  • (2) \( L/2 \)
  • (3) \( 2L \)
  • (4) \( L^2 \)
Correct Answer: (2) \( L/2 \)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: The relationship between kinetic energy and angular momentum is inversely proportional to the square of the angular velocity. Halving the kinetic energy will halve the angular momentum.


Question 98:

A particle moves in a circular motion that is consistent. The particle’s angular momentum will be conserved at __________.

  • (1) the point on the circumference of the circle
  • (2) any point inside the circle
  • (3) any point outside the circle
  • (4) the centre point of the circle
Correct Answer: (4) the centre point of the circle
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember that in rotational motion, the axis of rotation (usually the center of the circle) is crucial for calculating angular momentum. Any external force acting on the system would alter the conservation of angular momentum.


Question 99:

The relationship between the load lifted (W) and the effort required (P) to lift the load often is called as the law of the machine is ________.

  • (1) \( P = \frac{aW}{b} \)
  • (2) \( P = \frac{aW}{2b} \)
  • (3) \( P = aW \)
  • (4) \( P = \frac{aW}{b} \)
Correct Answer: (4) \( P = \frac{aW}{b} \)
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In simple machines, the effort needed to lift a load is determined by the mechanical advantage and velocity ratio. The law of the machine gives a clear mathematical relationship between these factors.


Question 100:

A certain weight lifting machine of velocity ratio 30 can lift a load of 1500 N with the help of 125 N effort. What is the efficiency of the machine?

  • (1) 40 percent
  • (2) 50 percent
  • (3) 60 percent
  • (4) 70 percent
Correct Answer: (1) 40 percent
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N/A Quick Tip: Efficiency is a measure of how well a machine converts input energy into useful work. The higher the efficiency, the less energy is wasted in the form of heat, friction, or other losses.


Question 101:

Radiation heat transfer is depicted by __________.

  • (1) Due to bulk fluid motion, there is a transport of energy
  • (2) There is the circulation of fluid by buoyancy effects
  • (3) Movement of discrete packets of energy as electromagnetic waves
  • (4) Thermal energy transfer as vibrational energy in the lattice structure of the material
Correct Answer: (3) Movement of discrete packets of energy as electromagnetic waves
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Radiation is the only mode of heat transfer that can occur in a vacuum, as it involves electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium.


Question 102:

The literature of heat transfer generally recognizes distinct modes of heat transfer.
The number of modes are ______.

  • (1) One
  • (2) Two
  • (3) Three
  • (4) Four
Correct Answer: (3) Three
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember, radiation is the only mode of heat transfer that can occur in a vacuum.


Question 103:

Consider system A at uniform temperature t and system B at another uniform temperature T (t > T) as shown in figure. Let the two systems be brought into contact and be thermally insulated from their surroundings but not from each other. Energy will flow from system A to system B due to ___\ .

{

  • (1) Energy difference
  • (2) Temperature difference
  • (3) Mass difference
  • (4) Volumetric difference
Correct Answer: (2) Temperature difference
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: The primary cause of energy transfer between two objects at different temperatures is the temperature difference.


Question 104:

An oil cooler in a high performance engine has an outside surface area 0.12 m and surface temperature of 65°C. At any intermediate time, air moves over the surface of the cooler at a temperature of 30°C, gives rise to a surface coefficient equal to 45.4 W/m²K. The heat transfer rate is ______.

  • (1) 190.68 W
  • (2) 238.43 W
  • (3) 543.67 W
  • (4) 675.98 W
Correct Answer: (1) 190.68 W
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: To calculate the heat transfer rate, always ensure you have the correct values for the convective heat transfer coefficient, surface area, and temperature difference.


Question 105:

Convective heat transfer coefficient doesn't depend on _
___\.

  • (1) Space
  • (2) Time
  • (3) Surface area
  • (4) Orientation of solid surface
Correct Answer: (2) Time
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Convective heat transfer coefficient is a property that depends on the system's physical and flow conditions, but it is independent of time.


Question 106:

Thermal conductivity is maximum for the following substance __________.

  • (1) Silver
  • (2) Ice
  • (3) Aluminum
  • (4) Diamond
Correct Answer: (4) Diamond
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity among natural materials due to its strong covalent bonds and crystalline structure. It's often used in applications requiring superior heat dissipation.


Question 107:

A designer chooses the values of fluid flow rates and specific heats in such a manner that the heat capacities of the two fluids are equal. A hot fluid enters the counter flow heat exchanger at 100°C and leaves at 60°C. A cold fluid enters the heat exchanger at 40°C. What is the mean temperature difference between the two fluids?

  • (1) 20°C
  • (2) 30°C
  • (3) 40°C
  • (4) 50°C
Correct Answer: (1) 20°C
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: In counter-flow heat exchangers, the mean temperature difference is used to estimate the efficiency of heat transfer between fluids. A larger MTD generally indicates higher heat transfer efficiency.


Question 108:

The unit of overall coefficient of heat transfer is __________.

  • (1) W/m²
  • (2) W/mK
  • (3) W/m
  • (4) W/m²K
Correct Answer: (4) W/m²K
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: The overall heat transfer coefficient is important for determining the heat transfer rate in heat exchangers. A higher \( U \) value indicates more efficient heat transfer.


Question 109:

LMTD in case of counter flow heat exchanger as compared to parallel flow heat exchanger will be __________.

  • (1) Lower
  • (2) Higher
  • (3) Same
  • (4) Depends on the area of heat exchanger
Correct Answer: (2) Higher
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Counter-flow heat exchangers are more efficient than parallel-flow ones because they maintain a higher temperature gradient along the length of the exchanger.


Question 110:

When heat is transferred by molecular collision, then heat transfer is referred as __________.

  • (1) Conduction
  • (2) Convection
  • (3) Radiation
  • (4) Scattering
Correct Answer: (1) Conduction
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Conduction occurs in solids when molecules transfer heat by vibration, while convection and radiation occur in fluids and gases.


Question 111:

What is the latent heat of steam at atmospheric pressure?

  • (1) 1535 kJ/kg
  • (2) 1875 kJ/kg
  • (3) 2257 kJ/kg
  • (4) 2685 kJ/kg
Correct Answer: (3) 2257 kJ/kg
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Latent heat of steam at atmospheric pressure is a standard thermodynamic constant: 2257 kJ/kg.


Question 112:

Carnot cycle comprises of ______

  • (1) Two isothermal and two reversible adiabatic processes
  • (2) Two constant volume and two reversible adiabatic processes
  • (3) Two constant pressure and two reversible adiabatic processes
  • (4) One isothermal, one constant volume, one constant pressure and two reversible adiabatic processes
Correct Answer: (1) Two isothermal and two reversible adiabatic processes
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: The Carnot cycle has 4 steps: 2 isothermal and 2 adiabatic processes — all are reversible.


Question 113:

A refrigerator has a performance coefficient of 5. What is the ambient heat discharged if the temperature inside the freezer is -20°C?

  • (1) 11°C
  • (2) 21°C
  • (3) 31°C
  • (4) 41°C
Correct Answer: (3) 31°C
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Convert all temperatures to Kelvin when using formulas involving COP, efficiency, or entropy.


Question 114:

If 10 g of ice at 0°C is converted to water at the same temperature, What will be the change in entropy? (Latent heat 80 cal/g)

  • (1) 2.93 cal/K
  • (2) 3.29 cal/K
  • (3) 32.9 cal/K
  • (4) 29.3 cal/K
Correct Answer: (1) 2.93 cal/K
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Entropy change during phase change = heat absorbed ÷ temperature (in Kelvin).


Question 115:

Gibbs phase rule defines the relationship between degrees of freedom (F) of a system, number of phases (P) and the number of components (c). The equation is _________.

  • (1) F + P = C
  • (2) F + P = C + 1
  • (3) F - P = C
  • (4) F + P = C + 2
Correct Answer: (4) F + P = C + 2
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use the formula \(F = C - P + 2\) to determine the independent variables in a multiphase system.


Question 116:

Which one of the following is correct statement?
[A = Helmholtz function (Helmholtz Free Energy), G = Gibbs function (Gibbs free energy),
U = Internal energy, H = Enthalpy, T = Absolute temperature, S = Entropy]

  • (1) A = H - TS ; G = H + TS
  • (2) A = U - TS ; G = H - TS
  • (3) A = U + TS ; G = H - TS
  • (4) A = U + TS ; G = H + TS
Correct Answer: (2) A = U - TS ; G = H - TS
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Remember: \(A = U - TS\) for constant volume systems, and \(G = H - TS\) for constant pressure systems.


Question 117:

The standard heat of combustion of ethanol (C\textsubscript{2H\textsubscript{5OH) is 1372 kJ/mol. By completely burning a 20g sample, how much heat (in kJ) will be liberated?

  • (1) 469 kJ
  • (2) 597 kJ
  • (3) 686 kJ
  • (4) 786 kJ
Correct Answer: (2) 597 kJ
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Always convert grams to moles using molar mass before applying combustion or reaction enthalpy.


Question 118:

A system suffers an increase in internal energy of 80 J and at the same time has 50 J of work done on it. The heat change of the system is _______.

  • (1) -30 J
  • (2) +30 J
  • (3) +130 J
  • (4) -130 J
Correct Answer: (2) +30 J
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use \( Q = \Delta U + W \) when work is done on the system; be careful with the sign convention.


Question 119:

If 30 J of energy is added to water in the form of heat at 27\degree C, the change in entropy of water is _____

  • (1) 2.5 J/K
  • (2) 9.5 J/K
  • (3) 45 J/K
  • (4) 100 J/K
Correct Answer: (4) 100 J/K
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: Use \( \Delta S = \frac{q_{rev}}{T} \), making sure temperature is in Kelvin and heat is in joules. Always check units!


Question 120:

Which one of the following thermodynamic quantities is not a state function?

  • (1) Gibbs free energy
  • (2) Enthalpy
  • (3) Entropy
  • (4) Work
Correct Answer: (4) Work
View Solution

N/A Quick Tip: State functions depend only on the initial and final state, not the path. Work and heat are not state functions.



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