Clausius Inequality - MCQs with Answer

Q1. What is the criteria provided by Clausius inequality for the process which is impossible?

a. Cyclic ∫ (đQ/T) = 0
b. Cyclic ∫ (đQ/T) > 0
c. Cyclic ∫ (đQ/T) < 0
d. all above processes are possible

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ANSWER: b. Cyclic ∫ (đQ/T) > 0



Q2. How are the efficiencies of any heat engine (η) and reversible heat engine (ηR) compared, when both are operating between same heat source and same heat sink?

a. η = ηR
b. η > ηR
c. η < ηR
d. cannot say

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ANSWER: c. η < ηR



Q3. What is the relation between heat rejected by any heat engine (Q2) and heat rejected by reversible heat engine (Q2R), when both are operating between same heat source and same heat sink?

a. Q2 = Q2R
b. Q2 < Q2R
c. Q2 > Q2R
d. cannot say

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ANSWER: c. Q2 > Q2R


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