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Thermal Physics

Question 11: easy

Two temperature scales A and B are related by: \[ \frac{A-42}{100}=\frac{B-7}{220}\]

At which temperature two scales have the same reading ?

1. – 42º
2. – 72º
3. +12º
4. –40º
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Given the relation between temperature scales \( A \) and \( B \):

\[
\frac{A - 42}{100} = \frac{B - 7}{220}
\]

To find the temperature at which both scales show the same reading, set \( A = B = x \):

\[
\frac{x - 42}{100} = \frac{x - 7}{220}
\]

Cross-multiplying:

\[
220(x - 42) = 100(x - 7)
\]

Expanding and solving for \( x \):

\[
220x - 9240 = 100x - 700
\]
\[
120x = 8540
\]
\[
x = \frac{8540}{120} = 12
\]

Thus, the temperature at which both scales read the same is 12.

Question 12: difficult

A rod of length 20 cm is made of metal. It expands by 0.075 cm when its temperature is raised from 0ºC to 100ºC. Another rod of a different metal B having the same length expands by 0.045 cm for the same change in temperature. A third rod of the same length is composed of two parts, one of metal A and the other of metal B. This rod expands by 0.060 cm for the same change in temperature. The portion made of metal A has the length :

1. 20 cm
2. 10 cm
3. 15 cm
4. 18 cm
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Let the length of the part made of metal A be \( L_A \) and that of metal B be \( L_B \), with \( L_A + L_B = 20 \) cm.

Given:
- Expansion of metal A's rod = 0.075 cm, so expansion per cm for metal A = \( \frac{0.075}{20} = 0.00375 \) cm.
- Expansion of metal B's rod = 0.045 cm, so expansion per cm for metal B = \( \frac{0.045}{20} = 0.00225 \) cm.

The combined expansion of the third rod is 0.060 cm:

\[
L_A \cdot 0.00375 + L_B \cdot 0.00225 = 0.060
\]

Since \( L_B = 20 - L_A \), substitute:

\[
L_A \cdot 0.00375 + (20 - L_A) \cdot 0.00225 = 0.060
\]

Expanding and solving:

\[
0.00375L_A + 0.045 - 0.00225L_A = 0.060
\]
\[
0.0015L_A = 0.015
\]
\[
L_A = \frac{0.015}{0.0015} = 10 \text{ cm}
\]

So, the portion made of metal A has length 10 cm.

Question 13: easy

A cylindrical metal rod of length L0 is shaped into a ring with a small gap as shown. On heating the system.

1. x decreases, r and d increase
2. x and r increase, d decreases
3. x, r and d all increase
4. Data insufficient to arrive at a conclusion
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On heating an object its photographic expansion takes place. so, distance between any two point increases.

Question 14: easy

The absolute zero temperature in Fahrenheit scale is :

1. –273ºF
2. –32ºF
3. –460ºF
4. –132ºF
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To find absolute zero in Fahrenheit, we use the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit:

\[
F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32
\]

Absolute zero in Celsius is \(-273.15^\circ C\). Substitute this into the formula:

\[
F = \frac{9}{5}(-273.15) + 32
\]
\[
F = -491.67 + 32 = -459.67
\]

Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get \(-460^\circ F\).

Question 15: difficult

In some old science notes we come across a temperature scale called Z scale (gargi scale) on which boiling point of water is 65ºZ and freezing point is –14ºZ. It is found that a change of 1º on Z scale corresponds to change of xº on Fahrenheit scale. Then x is :

1. \[ \frac{79}{180}\]
2. \[ \frac{180}{79}\]
3. \[ \frac{79\times 32}{180}\]
4. \[ \frac{180}{79}\times \frac{1}{32}\]
View Answer

To find \( x \), we need to compare the Z scale with the Fahrenheit scale.

1. Range on the Z scale:
\[
65^\circ Z - (-14^\circ Z) = 65 + 14 = 79^\circ Z
\]

2. Range on the Fahrenheit scale:
The boiling and freezing points of water are 212ºF and 32ºF, respectively, so:
\[
212^\circ F - 32^\circ F = 180^\circ F
\]

3. Relationship between scales:
A change of \( 79^\circ Z \) corresponds to \( 180^\circ F \). Therefore:
\[
x = \frac{180}{79}
\]

So, \( x = \frac{180}{79} \).

Question 16: easy

A bar of iron is 10 cm at 20ºC. At 19ºC it will be (α of iron = 11 × 10–6/ºC)

1. \[ 11\times 10^{-6} cm longer\]
2. \[ 11\times 10^{-6} cm shorter \]
3. \[ 11\times 10^{-5} cm shorter\]
4. \[ 11\times 10^{-5} cm longer\]
View Answer

The change in length \( \Delta L \) due to temperature change is given by:

\[
\Delta L = L_0 \alpha \Delta T
\]

where:
- \( L_0 = 10 \, \text{cm} \)
- \( \alpha = 11 \times 10^{-6} / ^\circ \text{C} \)
- \( \Delta T = 20^\circ \text{C} - 19^\circ \text{C} = 1^\circ \text{C} \)

Substitute the values:

\[
\Delta L = 10 \times 11 \times 10^{-6} \times 1 = 11 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{cm}
\]

Thus, the bar will be \( 11 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{cm} \) shorter at 19ºC.

Question 17: easy

5g ice at 0°C is mixed with 5g steam at 100°C. What is final temperature ?

1. 0°C
2. 50°C
3. 100°C
4. 75°C
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To find the final temperature when 5 g of ice at 0°C is mixed with 5 g of steam at 100°C, we need to consider the energy exchange between the ice and the steam.

We proceed step by step:

1. Heat required to melt the ice into water at 0°C:

\[
Q_1 = m_{\text{ice}} \times L_f = 5 \, \text{g} \times 80 \, \text{cal/g} = 400 \, \text{cal}
\]
This is the heat required to convert 5 g of ice at 0°C into 5 g of water at 0°C.

2. Heat released by steam as it condenses into water at 100°C:

\[
Q_2 = m_{\text{steam}} \times L_v = 5 \, \text{g} \times 540 \, \text{cal/g} = 2700 \, \text{cal}
\]
This is the heat released when 5 g of steam condenses into water at 100°C.

3. Heat required to raise the temperature of 5 g of water from 0°C to 100°C:

\[
Q_3 = m_{\text{water}} \times c \times \Delta T = 5 \, \text{g} \times 1 \, \text{cal/g°C} \times (100 - 0) = 5 \times 100 = 500 \, \text{cal}
\]

 Total heat available from the steam:

- The steam releases 2700 cal by condensing.
- The ice requires 400 cal to melt, and then 500 cal to be heated from 0°C to 100°C, totaling 900 cal.

Since the heat available from the steam (2700 cal) is more than the 900 cal required to melt the ice and raise its temperature to 100°C, the final temperature will be 100°C.

In conclusion, all the ice melts and the final temperature of the mixture is 100°C.

Question 18: difficult

A block of mass 20 Kg, fall from a height of 20m. After colliding with ground 75% of energy goes in raising temperature of block. Find rise in temperature of block? (Take specific heat of block 100 J/Kg°C) :

1. 1/2°C
2. 1.5°C
3. 2°C
4. 1°C
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To find the rise in temperature of the block, we can follow these steps:

1. Calculate the potential energy of the block before it falls:
\[
\text{Potential energy} = m \times g \times h
\]
where:
- \( m = 20 \, \text{kg} \) (mass of the block)
- \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (acceleration due to gravity)
- \( h = 20 \, \text{m} \) (height)

\[
\text{Potential energy} = 20 \times 10 \times 20 = 4000 \, \text{J}
\]

2. Energy converted to heat:
Since 75% of the energy goes into raising the temperature of the block:
\[
\text{Heat energy} = 0.75 \times 4000 = 3000 \, \text{J}
\]

3. Use the heat energy to calculate the rise in temperature:
The formula for heat energy is:
\[
Q = m \times c \times \Delta T
\]
where:
- \( Q = 3000 \, \text{J} \) (heat energy)
- \( m = 20 \, \text{kg} \)
- \( c = 100 \, \text{J/kg°C} \) (specific heat of the block)
- \( \Delta T \) is the rise in temperature (to be found)

Rearranging the formula to solve for \( \Delta T \):
\[
\Delta T = \frac{Q}{m \times c} = \frac{3000}{20 \times 100} = \frac{3000}{2000} = 1.5^\circ \text{C}
\]

Thus, the rise in temperature of the block is 1.5°C.

Question 19: easy

Find the quantity of heat required to convert 40g, ice at – 20°C into water at 20°C ?

1. 4400 cal
2. 2200 cal
3. 18480 cal
4. 1100 cal
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To calculate the heat required to convert 40 g of ice at –20°C into water at 20°C, we need to consider three steps:

1. Heating ice from -20°C to 0°C:
\[
Q_1 = m \times c_{\text{ice}} \times \Delta T = 40 \, \text{g} \times 0.5 \, \text{cal/g°C} \times (0 - (-20)) = 40 \times 0.5 \times 20 = 400 \, \text{cal}
\]

2. Melting ice at 0°C (latent heat of fusion):
\[
Q_2 = m \times L_f = 40 \, \text{g} \times 80 \, \text{cal/g} = 3200 \, \text{cal}
\]

3. Heating water from 0°C to 20°C:
\[
Q_3 = m \times c_{\text{water}} \times \Delta T = 40 \, \text{g} \times 1 \, \text{cal/g°C} \times (20 - 0) = 40 \times 1 \times 20 = 800 \, \text{cal}
\]

Total heat required:

\[
Q_{\text{total}} = Q_1 + Q_2 + Q_3 = 400 + 3200 + 800 = 4400 \, \text{cal}
\]

Thus, the total heat required is 4400 calories.

Question 20: easy

Two gases A and B having the same temperature T, same pressure P and same volume V are mixed. If the mixture is at the same temperature T and occupies a volume V, the pressure of the mixture is :

1. 2P
2. P
3. P/2
4. 4P
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Since both gases \( A \) and \( B \) have the same temperature \( T \), pressure \( P \), and volume \( V \), each gas has the same number of moles, \( n \), by the ideal gas law:

\[
PV = nRT \Rightarrow n = \frac{PV}{RT}
\]

When gases \( A \) and \( B \) are mixed, the total number of moles becomes \( 2n \). Since temperature \( T \) and volume \( V \) remain the same, the total pressure \( P_{\text{mixture}} \) will be:

\[
P_{\text{mixture}} V = (2n)RT
\]

\[
P_{\text{mixture}} = 2P
\]

Answer: The pressure of the mixture is \( 2P \).