10 Questions
According to the 1st law of thermodynamics, what happens when a cup of hot coffee is left in a cooler room?
The amount of energy lost by the coffee is equal to the amount gained by the surrounding air.
What does the 1st law of thermodynamics not restrict?
The direction of a process
What is the limitation of the 1st law of thermodynamics?
It does not ensure that a process can actually occur.
Why does the process of hot coffee getting even hotter in a cooler room not occur?
It violates the 2nd law of thermodynamics.
What does the 1st law of thermodynamics primarily concern?
The quantity of energy
What is a characteristic feature of microorganisms?
Existence as unicellular, acellular, multicellular entities, or cell clusters
Where do microorganisms occupy habitat?
Almost every habitat from the poles to the equator, deserts, geysers, rocks, and the deep sea
What are viruses classified as?
Acellular entities
What is the size of microorganisms?
Microscopic, i.e., small in size
What is a characteristic feature of microorganisms' evolution?
Fast rate of evolution resulting in the development of multidrug-resistant
Test your understanding of fundamental thermodynamics concepts with this quiz based on Lecture 4 Module 1 of Basic Mechanical Engineering (ME10003). Explore the distinction between the first and second laws of thermodynamics using practical examples, such as the cooling of a cup of hot coffee in a cooler room.
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