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Class 11 Physics · 10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry · Principle of Calorimetry and Water Equivalent

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51
MediumMCQ
$A$ $2100 W$ continuous flow geyser (instant geyser) has water inlet temperature $= 10^{\circ}C$ while the water flows out at the rate of $20\,g/s$. The outlet temperature of water must be about ....... $^{\circ}C$.
A
$20$
B
$30$
C
$35$
D
$40$

Solution

(C) The power $P$ supplied by the geyser is used to heat the water flowing through it.
The formula for heat transfer is $P = \frac{dm}{dt} c \Delta T$, where $\frac{dm}{dt}$ is the mass flow rate, $c$ is the specific heat capacity of water, and $\Delta T$ is the change in temperature.
Given: Power $P = 2100 \, W$, mass flow rate $\frac{dm}{dt} = 20 \, g/s = 0.02 \, kg/s$, specific heat capacity of water $c = 4200 \, J/(kg \cdot ^{\circ}C)$, and inlet temperature $T_{in} = 10^{\circ}C$.
Substituting the values: $2100 = 0.02 \times 4200 \times (T_{out} - 10)$.
$2100 = 84 \times (T_{out} - 10)$.
$T_{out} - 10 = \frac{2100}{84} = 25$.
$T_{out} = 25 + 10 = 35^{\circ}C$.
52
DifficultMCQ
Ice at $0^oC$ is added to $200\,g$ of water initially at $70^oC$ in a vacuum flask. When $50\,g$ of ice has been added and has all melted,the temperature of the flask and contents is $40^oC$. When a further $80\,g$ of ice has been added and has all melted,the temperature of the whole is $10^oC$. Calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of ice. [Take $S_w = 1\,cal/g^oC$.]
A
$3.8 \times 10^5\,J/kg$
B
$1.2 \times 10^5\,J/kg$
C
$2.4 \times 10^5\,J/kg$
D
$3.0 \times 10^5\,J/kg$

Solution

(A) Let $W$ be the water equivalent of the flask in grams and $L$ be the latent heat of fusion of ice in $cal/g$.
Step $1$: Heat lost by water and flask = Heat gained by ice.
$(200 + W)(70 - 40) = 50L + 50(40 - 0)$
$30(200 + W) = 50L + 2000$
$6000 + 30W = 50L + 2000 \implies 50L - 30W = 4000 \implies 5L - 3W = 400$ ---$(1)$
Step $2$: For the second addition,total mass of water is $(200 + 50 + 80) = 330\,g$.
Heat lost by water and flask = Heat gained by ice.
$(200 + 50 + W)(40 - 10) = 80L + 80(10 - 0)$
$30(250 + W) = 80L + 800$
$7500 + 30W = 80L + 800 \implies 80L - 30W = 6700 \implies 8L - 3W = 670$ ---$(2)$
Step $3$: Subtract $(1)$ from $(2)$:
$(8L - 3W) - (5L - 3W) = 670 - 400$
$3L = 270 \implies L = 90\,cal/g$.
Step $4$: Convert to $J/kg$:
$L = 90 \times 4.184 \times 10^3\,J/kg \approx 3.76 \times 10^5\,J/kg \approx 3.8 \times 10^5\,J/kg$.
53
DifficultMCQ
Pure water supercooled to $-15^{\circ} C$ is contained in a thermally insulated flask. $A$ small amount of ice is thrown into the flask. The fraction of water frozen into ice is:
A
$3/35$
B
$6/35$
C
$6/29$
D
$2/35$

Solution

(B) Let $M$ be the total mass of the supercooled water.
Let $m$ be the mass of water that freezes into ice.
The latent heat released by the freezing of mass $m$ is $Q_{released} = m \times L_f$,where $L_f = 80 \ cal/g$.
This heat is absorbed by the remaining water to raise its temperature from $-15^{\circ} C$ to $0^{\circ} C$.
The heat required is $Q_{absorbed} = M \times c_w \times \Delta T$,where $c_w = 1 \ cal/g^{\circ} C$ and $\Delta T = 15^{\circ} C$.
Since the flask is thermally insulated,$Q_{released} = Q_{absorbed}$.
$80m = M \times 1 \times 15$.
$\frac{m}{M} = \frac{15}{80} = \frac{3}{16}$.
Wait,re-evaluating the specific heat of ice: The heat released by freezing $m$ grams of water is $m \times 80$. This heat warms the entire mass $M$ from $-15^{\circ} C$ to $0^{\circ} C$. Assuming specific heat of water is $1 \ cal/g^{\circ} C$:
$80m = M \times 1 \times 15 \implies m/M = 15/80 = 3/16$.
However,if we consider the specific heat of ice as $0.5 \ cal/g^{\circ} C$ for the initial state,the equation is $80m = M \times 0.5 \times 15$.
$80m = 7.5M \implies m/M = 7.5/80 = 15/160 = 3/32$.
Given the provided options,the standard calculation used in such problems is $80m = M \times 1 \times 15$ or similar. Re-checking the provided solution logic: $80m = m \times 0.5 \times 15 + (M-m) \times 1 \times 15$. This assumes the ice formed stays at $0^{\circ} C$ and the rest of the water warms up.
$80m = 7.5m + 15M - 15m \implies 87.5m = 15M \implies m/M = 15/87.5 = 6/35$.
54
DifficultMCQ
Some steam at $100^o \, C$ is passed into $1.1 \, kg$ of water contained in a calorimeter of water equivalent $0.02 \, kg$ at $15^o C$ so that the temperature of the calorimeter and its contents rises to $80^o \, C$. What is the mass of steam condensing (in $kg$)?
A
$0.130$
B
$0.065$
C
$0.260$
D
$0.135$

Solution

(A) Let $m$ be the mass of steam that condenses in $kg$.
Heat lost by steam = Heat gained by water and calorimeter.
Heat lost by steam = $m L_v + m c_w (T_{steam} - T_{final})$,where $L_v = 2260 \, kJ/kg$ and $c_w = 4.18 \, kJ/kg \cdot ^oC$.
Heat lost = $m(2260) + m(4.18)(100 - 80) = m(2260 + 83.6) = 2343.6 m$.
Heat gained by water and calorimeter = $(m_{water} + m_{eq}) c_w (T_{final} - T_{initial})$.
Heat gained = $(1.1 + 0.02) \times 4.18 \times (80 - 15) = 1.12 \times 4.18 \times 65 = 304.304 \, kJ$.
Equating heat lost and gained: $2343.6 m = 304.304$.
$m = 304.304 / 2343.6 \approx 0.1298 \, kg \approx 0.130 \, kg$.
55
MediumMCQ
$A$ copper ball of mass $100 \ gm$ is at a temperature $T$. It is dropped into a copper calorimeter of mass $100 \ gm$,filled with $170 \ gm$ of water at room temperature. Subsequently,the temperature of the system is found to be $75 ^\circ C$. $T$ is given by......$^\circ C$ (Given: room temperature $= 30 ^\circ C$,specific heat of copper $= 0.1 \ cal/gm ^\circ C$)
A
$800$
B
$885$
C
$1250$
D
$825$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by the copper ball is equal to the heat gained by the copper calorimeter and the water.
Let $m_b = 100 \ gm$ be the mass of the copper ball,$m_c = 100 \ gm$ be the mass of the calorimeter,and $m_w = 170 \ gm$ be the mass of water.
Specific heat of copper $s_{Cu} = 0.1 \ cal/gm ^\circ C$ and specific heat of water $s_w = 1 \ cal/gm ^\circ C$.
Initial temperature of the ball is $T$,and the final equilibrium temperature $T_f = 75 ^\circ C$. Initial temperature of the calorimeter and water $T_0 = 30 ^\circ C$.
Heat lost by the ball $= m_b s_{Cu} (T - T_f) = 100 \times 0.1 \times (T - 75) = 10(T - 75)$.
Heat gained by the calorimeter $= m_c s_{Cu} (T_f - T_0) = 100 \times 0.1 \times (75 - 30) = 10 \times 45 = 450 \ cal$.
Heat gained by the water $= m_w s_w (T_f - T_0) = 170 \times 1 \times (75 - 30) = 170 \times 45 = 7650 \ cal$.
Equating the heat lost and gained:
$10(T - 75) = 450 + 7650$
$10T - 750 = 8100$
$10T = 8850$
$T = 885 ^\circ C$.
56
MediumMCQ
At a power station,heat is removed from the heat exchanger by cooling water at $6.7 \times 10^9 \ J$ per minute. The cooling water enters at $6.0 \ ^oC$ and leaves at $14.0 \ ^oC$. [Take the specific heat capacity of water $4200 \ J/kg \ ^oC$]. Which of the following is the rate of water flow?
A
$\frac{6.7 \times 10^9 \times 60}{4200 \times 8} \ kg \ s^{-1}$
B
$\frac{6.7 \times 10^9}{4200 \times 8 \times 60} \ kg \ s^{-1}$
C
$\frac{4200 \times 8}{6.7 \times 10^9 \times 60} \ kg \ s^{-1}$
D
$\frac{4200 \times 8 \times 60}{6.7 \times 10^9} \ kg \ s^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The rate of heat removal is given by $Q/t = 6.7 \times 10^9 \ J/min$.
To convert this to $J/s$,we divide by $60$: $\frac{dQ}{dt} = \frac{6.7 \times 10^9}{60} \ J/s$.
The formula for heat transfer is $\frac{dQ}{dt} = \frac{dm}{dt} \times S \times \Delta T$,where $\frac{dm}{dt}$ is the rate of water flow.
Given $S = 4200 \ J/kg \ ^oC$ and $\Delta T = 14.0 \ ^oC - 6.0 \ ^oC = 8.0 \ ^oC$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{6.7 \times 10^9}{60} = \frac{dm}{dt} \times 4200 \times 8$.
Rearranging for the rate of water flow: $\frac{dm}{dt} = \frac{6.7 \times 10^9}{4200 \times 8 \times 60} \ kg \ s^{-1}$.
57
MediumMCQ
The specific heat of alcohol is about half that of water. Suppose you have identical masses of alcohol and water. The alcohol is initially at temperature $T_A$. The water is initially at a different temperature $T_W$. Now the two fluids are mixed in the same container and allowed to come into thermal equilibrium,with no loss of heat to the surroundings. The final temperature of the mixture will be :-
A
Closer to $T_A$ than $T_W$
B
Closer to $T_W$ than $T_A$
C
Exactly halfway between $T_A$ and $T_W$
D
Dependent on the volume of alcohol used

Solution

(B) Let $m$ be the mass of both alcohol and water. Let $S_A$ and $S_W$ be the specific heats of alcohol and water,respectively. We are given $S_A \approx 0.5 S_W$,which implies $S_W > S_A$.
When mixed,the heat lost by the hotter substance equals the heat gained by the colder substance: $m S_A (T_f - T_A) = m S_W (T_W - T_f)$ (assuming $T_W > T_A$).
Simplifying,$S_A T_f - S_A T_A = S_W T_W - S_W T_f$.
$T_f (S_A + S_W) = S_W T_W + S_A T_A$.
$T_f = \frac{S_W T_W + S_A T_A}{S_W + S_A}$.
Since $S_W > S_A$,the final temperature $T_f$ will be weighted more towards the temperature of the substance with the higher specific heat,which is water $(T_W)$.
58
MediumMCQ
Three copper blocks of masses $M_1, M_2$ and $M_3$ $kg$ respectively are brought into thermal contact until they reach equilibrium. Before contact,they were at temperatures $T_1, T_2, T_3$ $(T_1 > T_3)$. Assuming there is no heat loss to the surroundings,the equilibrium temperature $T$ is ($s$ is the specific heat of copper).
A
$T = \frac{T_1 + T_2 + T_3}{3}$
B
$T = \frac{M_1 T_1 + M_2 T_2 + M_3 T_3}{M_1 + M_2 + M_3}$
C
$T = \frac{M_1 T_1 + M_2 T_2 + M_3 T_3}{3(M_1 + M_2 + M_3)}$
D
$T = \frac{M_1 T_1 s + M_2 T_2 s + M_3 T_3 s}{3(M_1 + M_2 + M_3)}$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of calorimetry,the total heat lost by the hotter bodies must equal the total heat gained by the colder bodies,assuming no heat loss to the surroundings.
Since all blocks are made of copper,they have the same specific heat capacity $s$.
The heat exchange equation is given by:
$M_1 s(T_1 - T) + M_2 s(T_2 - T) + M_3 s(T_3 - T) = 0$
Dividing by $s$ (as $s \neq 0$):
$M_1(T_1 - T) + M_2(T_2 - T) + M_3(T_3 - T) = 0$
$M_1 T_1 - M_1 T + M_2 T_2 - M_2 T + M_3 T_3 - M_3 T = 0$
$M_1 T_1 + M_2 T_2 + M_3 T_3 = T(M_1 + M_2 + M_3)$
$T = \frac{M_1 T_1 + M_2 T_2 + M_3 T_3}{M_1 + M_2 + M_3}$
59
MediumMCQ
Objects $A$ and $B$ that are initially separated from each other and well isolated from their surroundings are then brought into thermal contact. Initially $T_A = 0^{\circ}C$ and $T_B = 100^{\circ}C$. The specific heat of $A$ is less than the specific heat of $B$. After some time,the system comes to an equilibrium state. The final temperatures are :
Question diagram
A
$T_A = T_B > 50^{\circ}C$
B
$T_A > T_B > 50^{\circ}C$
C
$T_A = T_B < 50^{\circ}C$
D
$T_B > T_A > 50^{\circ}C$

Solution

(A) At equilibrium,the temperatures of both objects are the same,let this be $T$.
Since the system is isolated,the total heat exchange is zero.
Heat gained by $A$ = Heat lost by $B$
$m_A c_A (T - T_A) = m_B c_B (T_B - T)$
Given $m_A = m_B = 1.0 \ kg$,$T_A = 0^{\circ}C$,$T_B = 100^{\circ}C$,and $c_A < c_B$.
$c_A (T - 0) = c_B (100 - T)$
$c_A T = 100 c_B - c_B T$
$T(c_A + c_B) = 100 c_B$
$T = \frac{100 c_B}{c_A + c_B}$
Since $c_A < c_B$,we have $c_A + c_B < 2c_B$.
Therefore,$\frac{100 c_B}{c_A + c_B} > \frac{100 c_B}{2 c_B} = 50^{\circ}C$.
Thus,the final equilibrium temperature $T_A = T_B > 50^{\circ}C$.
60
MediumMCQ
We have half a bucket $(6 \text{ litre})$ of water at $20^{\circ}C$. If we want water at $40^{\circ}C$,how much steam at $100^{\circ}C$ should be added to it?
A
$200 \text{ g}$
B
$\frac{200}{9} \text{ g}$
C
$2 \text{ kg}$
D
$\frac{200}{3} \text{ g}$

Solution

(A) Let $m$ be the mass of steam in grams. The density of water is $1 \text{ g/cm}^3$,so $6 \text{ litres} = 6000 \text{ g}$.
Heat gained by water to reach $40^{\circ}C$: $Q_1 = m_w c_w \Delta T_w = 6000 \times 1 \times (40 - 20) = 120,000 \text{ cal}$.
Heat lost by steam at $100^{\circ}C$ to become water at $40^{\circ}C$: $Q_2 = m L_v + m c_w \Delta T_s = m \times 540 + m \times 1 \times (100 - 40) = 540m + 60m = 600m$.
Equating heat gained and lost: $120,000 = 600m$.
Solving for $m$: $m = \frac{120,000}{600} = 200 \text{ g}$.
61
MediumMCQ
The specific heat of alcohol is about half that of water. Suppose you have identical masses of alcohol and water. The alcohol is initially at temperature $T_A$. The water is initially at a different temperature $T_W$. Now the two fluids are mixed in the same container and allowed to come into thermal equilibrium,with no loss of heat to the surroundings. The final temperature of the mixture will be
A
closer to $T_A$ than $T_W$
B
closer to $T_W$ than $T_A$
C
exactly halfway between $T_A$ and $T_W$
D
dependent on the volume of alcohol used.

Solution

(B) The final equilibrium temperature $T$ of a mixture of two substances with masses $m_1, m_2$,specific heats $S_1, S_2$,and initial temperatures $T_1, T_2$ is given by:
$T = \frac{m_1 S_1 T_1 + m_2 S_2 T_2}{m_1 S_1 + m_2 S_2}$
Given that the masses are identical $(m_A = m_W = m)$:
$T = \frac{m S_A T_A + m S_W T_W}{m S_A + m S_W} = \frac{S_A T_A + S_W T_W}{S_A + S_W}$
Given that the specific heat of alcohol is half that of water $(S_A = \frac{1}{2} S_W)$:
$T = \frac{(\frac{1}{2} S_W) T_A + S_W T_W}{\frac{1}{2} S_W + S_W} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} T_A + T_W}{\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{T_A + 2 T_W}{3}$
$T = \frac{1}{3} T_A + \frac{2}{3} T_W$
Since the weight of $T_W$ is twice that of $T_A$ in the final expression,the final temperature $T$ is closer to $T_W$ than to $T_A$.
62
DifficultMCQ
When $x \text{ grams}$ of steam at $100^{\circ}C$ is mixed with $y \text{ grams}$ of ice at $0^{\circ}C$,we obtain $(x + y) \text{ grams}$ of water at $100^{\circ}C$. What is the ratio $y/x$?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Heat released when $x \text{ grams}$ of steam at $100^{\circ}C$ condenses into water at $100^{\circ}C$ is given by $H_1 = m L_v = x \times 540 \text{ cal}$.
Heat absorbed by $y \text{ grams}$ of ice at $0^{\circ}C$ to turn into water at $100^{\circ}C$ consists of two parts: melting the ice and heating the resulting water.
$H_2 = m L_f + m c \Delta T = y \times 80 + y \times 1 \times (100 - 0) = 80y + 100y = 180y \text{ cal}$.
According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost equals heat gained:
$H_1 = H_2$
$540x = 180y$
Rearranging to find the ratio $y/x$:
$\frac{y}{x} = \frac{540}{180} = 3$.
63
MediumMCQ
$540 \ g$ of ice at $0 \ ^\circ C$ is mixed with $540 \ g$ of water at $80 \ ^\circ C$. The final temperature of the mixture is
A
$0 \ ^\circ C$
B
$40 \ ^\circ C$
C
$80 \ ^\circ C$
D
Less than $0 \ ^\circ C$

Solution

(A) Heat lost by water at $80 \ ^\circ C$ to reach $0 \ ^\circ C$ is given by $Q_{lost} = m_w c_w \Delta T = 540 \times 1 \times (80 - 0) = 43200 \ cal$.
Heat required to melt $540 \ g$ of ice at $0 \ ^\circ C$ is $Q_{req} = m_i L_f = 540 \times 80 = 43200 \ cal$.
Since the heat lost by water is exactly equal to the heat required to melt the ice,the entire ice will melt at $0 \ ^\circ C$ and the final temperature of the mixture will be $0 \ ^\circ C$.
64
MediumMCQ
$A$ piece of metal of mass $5 \ kg$ and temperature $-50 \ ^\circ C$ is dropped in $20 \ kg$ water at $52 \ ^\circ C$ temperature. In thermal equilibrium,the temperature of water decreases by $2 \ ^\circ C$. Find the specific heat of the metal in $Cal/g \ ^\circ C$.
A
$0.02$
B
$0.04$
C
$0.08$
D
$0.10$

Solution

(C) Let $m_m = 5 \ kg = 5000 \ g$ be the mass of the metal,$T_m = -50 \ ^\circ C$ be its initial temperature,and $c_m$ be its specific heat.
Let $m_w = 20 \ kg = 20000 \ g$ be the mass of water,$T_w = 52 \ ^\circ C$ be its initial temperature,and $c_w = 1 \ Cal/g \ ^\circ C$ be the specific heat of water.
The final equilibrium temperature $T_f = 52 \ ^\circ C - 2 \ ^\circ C = 50 \ ^\circ C$.
According to the principle of calorimetry,Heat lost by water = Heat gained by metal.
$m_w c_w (T_w - T_f) = m_m c_m (T_f - T_m)$
$20000 \times 1 \times (52 - 50) = 5000 \times c_m \times (50 - (-50))$
$20000 \times 2 = 5000 \times c_m \times 100$
$40000 = 500000 \times c_m$
$c_m = \frac{40000}{500000} = \frac{4}{50} = 0.08 \ Cal/g \ ^\circ C$.
65
MediumMCQ
$A$ $2\,kg$ copper block is heated to $500^\circ C$ and then it is placed on a large block of ice at $0^\circ C$. If the specific heat capacity of copper is $400\, J/kg/ ^\circ C$ and latent heat of fusion of water is $3.5 \times 10^5\, J/kg$,the amount of ice that can melt is:
A
$7/8\, kg$
B
$7/5\, kg$
C
$8/7\, kg$
D
$5/7\, kg$

Solution

(C) According to the principle of calorimetry,the heat lost by the copper block is equal to the heat gained by the ice to melt.
Heat lost by copper $(Q_{lost})$ = $m_{Cu} \cdot c_{Cu} \cdot \Delta T$
$Q_{lost} = 2\, kg \times 400\, J/kg/ ^\circ C \times (500^\circ C - 0^\circ C) = 400,000\, J$
Heat gained by ice $(Q_{gained})$ = $m_{ice} \cdot L_f$
$Q_{gained} = m \times 3.5 \times 10^5\, J/kg$
Equating the two: $m \times 3.5 \times 10^5 = 400,000$
$m = \frac{400,000}{350,000} = \frac{40}{35} = \frac{8}{7}\, kg$
Thus,the amount of ice that melts is $8/7\, kg$.
66
DifficultMCQ
Steam at $100\,^{\circ}C$ is passed into $22\,g$ of water at $20\,^{\circ}C$. The mass of water that will be present when the water acquires a temperature of $90\,^{\circ}C$ (Latent heat of steam is $540\,cal/g$) is ......... $g$.
A
$24.8$
B
$24$
C
$36.6$
D
$30$

Solution

(A) Let $m$ be the mass of steam condensed into water.
Heat lost by steam = Heat gained by water.
Heat lost by steam = (Heat released during phase change) + (Heat released by condensed water cooling from $100\,^{\circ}C$ to $90\,^{\circ}C$).
Heat lost = $m \times L_v + m \times c_w \times \Delta T_1 = m \times 540 + m \times 1 \times (100 - 90) = 540m + 10m = 550m$.
Heat gained by water = $m_{water} \times c_w \times \Delta T_2 = 22 \times 1 \times (90 - 20) = 22 \times 70 = 1540\,cal$.
Equating heat lost and heat gained: $550m = 1540$.
$m = \frac{1540}{550} = 2.8\,g$.
The total mass of water present = (Initial mass of water) + (Mass of condensed steam) = $22\,g + 2.8\,g = 24.8\,g$.
67
DifficultMCQ
$2\,kg$ of metal at $100\,^{\circ}C$ is cooled by $1\,kg$ of water at $0\,^{\circ}C$. If the specific heat capacity of the metal is $\frac{1}{2}$ of the specific heat capacity of water,the final temperature of the mixture would be:
A
$50\,^{\circ}C$
B
More than $50\,^{\circ}C$
C
Less than $50\,^{\circ}C$
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by the metal equals heat gained by the water.
Let $m_1 = 2\,kg$ be the mass of the metal and $s_1$ be its specific heat capacity.
Let $m_2 = 1\,kg$ be the mass of the water and $s_2$ be its specific heat capacity.
Given $s_1 = \frac{1}{2} s_2$.
Let $\theta$ be the final equilibrium temperature.
Heat lost by metal $= m_1 s_1 (100 - \theta) = 2 \times (\frac{s_2}{2}) \times (100 - \theta) = s_2 (100 - \theta)$.
Heat gained by water $= m_2 s_2 (\theta - 0) = 1 \times s_2 \times \theta = s_2 \theta$.
Equating the two: $s_2 (100 - \theta) = s_2 \theta$.
$100 - \theta = \theta$.
$2\theta = 100$.
$\theta = 50\,^{\circ}C$.
68
EasyMCQ
$10 \, g$ of ice at $0 \, ^oC$ is mixed with $m \, g$ of water at $50 \, ^oC$. What is the minimum value of $m$ (in $g$) so that the ice melts completely? (Given: $L_f = 80 \, cal/g$ and $S_W = 1 \, cal/g \cdot ^oC$)
A
$32$
B
$20$
C
$40$
D
$16$

Solution

(D) To melt the ice completely,the heat lost by the water must be equal to the heat gained by the ice to undergo a phase change from solid to liquid at $0 \, ^oC$.
Heat gained by $10 \, g$ of ice to melt: $Q_{gain} = m_{ice} \cdot L_f = 10 \, g \times 80 \, cal/g = 800 \, cal$.
Heat lost by $m \, g$ of water cooling from $50 \, ^oC$ to $0 \, ^oC$: $Q_{lost} = m \cdot S_W \cdot \Delta T = m \times 1 \, cal/g \cdot ^oC \times (50 \, ^oC - 0 \, ^oC) = 50m \, cal$.
Equating the heat gained and lost: $800 = 50m$.
Solving for $m$: $m = \frac{800}{50} = 16 \, g$.
69
MediumMCQ
$A$ vessel contains $110\,g$ of water. The heat capacity of the vessel is equivalent to $10\,g$ of water. The initial temperature of the water in the vessel is $10\,^{\circ}C$. If $220\,g$ of hot water at $70\,^{\circ}C$ is poured into the vessel,the final temperature,neglecting radiation loss,will be nearly equal to ........ $^{\circ}C$.
A
$46$
B
$47$
C
$48$
D
$49$

Solution

(D) Let the final equilibrium temperature be $\theta$.
According to the principle of calorimetry,Heat gained by the cold system = Heat lost by the hot water.
Heat gained by the vessel and the initial water: $(m_{vessel} \cdot c + m_{water1} \cdot c) \cdot (\theta - T_{initial}) = (10 + 110) \cdot 1 \cdot (\theta - 10) = 120(\theta - 10)$.
Heat lost by the added hot water: $m_{water2} \cdot c \cdot (T_{hot} - \theta) = 220 \cdot 1 \cdot (70 - \theta) = 220(70 - \theta)$.
Equating the two: $120(\theta - 10) = 220(70 - \theta)$.
Dividing by $20$: $6(\theta - 10) = 11(70 - \theta)$.
$6\theta - 60 = 770 - 11\theta$.
$17\theta = 830$.
$\theta = \frac{830}{17} \approx 48.82^{\circ}C$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the final temperature is approximately $49^{\circ}C$.
70
DifficultMCQ
Two tanks $A$ and $B$ contain water at $30,^{\circ}C$ and $80,^{\circ}C$ respectively. Calculate the amount of water that must be taken from each tank to prepare $40,kg$ of water at $50,^{\circ}C$.
A
$24,kg, 16,kg$
B
$16,kg, 24,kg$
C
$20,kg, 20,kg$
D
$30,kg, 10,kg$

Solution

(A) Let the mass of water taken from tank $A$ be $x$ kg.
Then, the mass of water taken from tank $B$ is $(40-x)$ kg.
According to the principle of calorimetry, heat gained by cold water equals heat lost by hot water.
$m_A s (T_f - T_A) = m_B s (T_B - T_f)$
Where $m_A = x$, $m_B = (40-x)$, $T_A = 30,^{\circ}C$, $T_B = 80,^{\circ}C$, and $T_f = 50,^{\circ}C$.
Since the specific heat $s$ is the same for both, it cancels out:
$x(50 - 30) = (40 - x)(80 - 50)$
$20x = 30(40 - x)$
$20x = 1200 - 30x$
$50x = 1200$
$x = 24$ kg.
Thus, mass from tank $A = 24$ kg and mass from tank $B = 40 - 24 = 16$ kg.
71
MediumMCQ
$5\,g$ of ice at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is dropped in a beaker containing $20\,g$ of water at $40\,^{\circ}C$. The final temperature will be ........ $^{\circ}C$.
A
$16$
B
$8$
C
$4$
D
$32$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by the hot body equals heat gained by the cold body.
Let the final temperature be $\theta$.
Heat gained by ice to melt at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is $Q_1 = m_i L_f = 5 \times 80 = 400\,cal$.
Heat gained by the melted ice to reach temperature $\theta$ is $Q_2 = m_i c_w (\theta - 0) = 5 \times 1 \times \theta = 5\theta$.
Heat lost by water to reach temperature $\theta$ is $Q_3 = m_w c_w (40 - \theta) = 20 \times 1 \times (40 - \theta) = 800 - 20\theta$.
Equating heat gained and heat lost: $400 + 5\theta = 800 - 20\theta$.
$25\theta = 400$.
$\theta = \frac{400}{25} = 16\,^{\circ}C$.
72
MediumMCQ
Three liquids with masses $m_1, m_2, m_3$ are thoroughly mixed. If their specific heats are $c_1, c_2, c_3$ and their temperatures are $T_1, T_2, T_3$ respectively,then the temperature of the mixture is
A
$\frac{c_1 T_1 + c_2 T_2 + c_3 T_3}{m_1 c_1 + m_2 c_2 + m_3 c_3}$
B
$\frac{m_1 c_1 T_1 + m_2 c_2 T_2 + m_3 c_3 T_3}{m_1 c_1 + m_2 c_2 + m_3 c_3}$
C
$\frac{m_1 c_1 T_1 + m_2 c_2 T_2 + m_3 c_3 T_3}{m_1 T_1 + m_2 T_2 + m_3 T_3}$
D
$\frac{m_1 T_1 + m_2 T_2 + m_3 T_3}{c_1 T_1 + c_2 T_2 + c_3 T_3}$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of calorimetry,the total heat lost by the hotter liquids is equal to the total heat gained by the colder liquids.
Let $T$ be the final equilibrium temperature of the mixture.
The heat gained or lost by a substance is given by $Q = mc\Delta T$.
For the mixture,the total heat exchange must be zero:
$m_1 c_1 (T - T_1) + m_2 c_2 (T - T_2) + m_3 c_3 (T - T_3) = 0$
Expanding the terms:
$m_1 c_1 T - m_1 c_1 T_1 + m_2 c_2 T - m_2 c_2 T_2 + m_3 c_3 T - m_3 c_3 T_3 = 0$
Grouping the terms with $T$:
$T(m_1 c_1 + m_2 c_2 + m_3 c_3) = m_1 c_1 T_1 + m_2 c_2 T_2 + m_3 c_3 T_3$
Solving for $T$:
$T = \frac{m_1 c_1 T_1 + m_2 c_2 T_2 + m_3 c_3 T_3}{m_1 c_1 + m_2 c_2 + m_3 c_3}$
73
DifficultMCQ
In an experiment,a sphere of aluminium of mass $0.20\, kg$ is heated up to $150\, ^\circ C$. Immediately,it is put into water of volume $150\, cc$ at $27\, ^\circ C$ kept in a calorimeter of water equivalent $0.025\, kg$. The final temperature of the system is $40\, ^\circ C$. The specific heat of aluminium is ............ $J/kg\cdot ^\circ C$ (take $4.2\, J = 1\, cal$).
A
$378$
B
$315$
C
$476$
D
$434$

Solution

(D) According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by the aluminium sphere equals the heat gained by the water and the calorimeter.
Heat lost by aluminium: $Q_{lost} = m_{Al} \cdot S_{Al} \cdot \Delta T_{Al} = 0.20 \cdot S_{Al} \cdot (150 - 40) = 0.20 \cdot S_{Al} \cdot 110 = 22 \cdot S_{Al}$.
Heat gained by water: $Q_{water} = m_{water} \cdot c_{water} \cdot \Delta T_{water} = 0.150 \cdot 4200 \cdot (40 - 27) = 0.150 \cdot 4200 \cdot 13 = 8190\, J$.
Heat gained by calorimeter: $Q_{cal} = W \cdot c_{water} \cdot \Delta T_{cal} = 0.025 \cdot 4200 \cdot (40 - 27) = 0.025 \cdot 4200 \cdot 13 = 1365\, J$.
Equating the heat: $22 \cdot S_{Al} = 8190 + 1365 = 9555$.
$S_{Al} = \frac{9555}{22} \approx 434.31\, J/kg\cdot ^\circ C$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the specific heat of aluminium is $434\, J/kg\cdot ^\circ C$.
74
DifficultMCQ
Water of volume $2\, L$ in a closed container is heated with a coil of $1\, kW$. While water is heated,the container loses energy at a rate of $160\, J/s$. In how much time will the temperature of water rise from $27\, ^\circ C$ to $77\, ^\circ C$? (Specific heat of water is $4.2\, kJ/kg\cdot K$ and that of the container is negligible)
A
$8\, min\, 20\, s$
B
$6\, min\, 2\, s$
C
$7\, min$
D
$14\, min$

Solution

(A) Given:
Volume of water $V = 2\, L$,so mass $m = 2\, kg$ (since density of water is $1\, kg/L$).
Power of coil $P_{in} = 1000\, J/s$.
Rate of heat loss $P_{out} = 160\, J/s$.
Temperature change $\Delta T = 77\, ^\circ C - 27\, ^\circ C = 50\, ^\circ C$.
Specific heat capacity of water $c = 4.2\, kJ/kg\cdot K = 4200\, J/kg\cdot K$.
Net power supplied to the water $P_{net} = P_{in} - P_{out} = 1000\, J/s - 160\, J/s = 840\, J/s$.
Total heat required $Q = m \cdot c \cdot \Delta T = 2\, kg \times 4200\, J/kg\cdot K \times 50\, K = 420,000\, J$.
Time required $t = \frac{Q}{P_{net}} = \frac{420,000\, J}{840\, J/s} = 500\, s$.
Converting to minutes: $500\, s = 8\, min\, 20\, s$.
75
MediumMCQ
An unknown metal of mass $192 \, g$ heated to a temperature of $100 \, ^oC$ was immersed into a brass calorimeter of mass $128 \, g$ containing $240 \, g$ of water at a temperature of $8.4 \, ^oC$. Calculate the specific heat of the unknown metal if the water temperature stabilizes at $21.5 \, ^oC$. (Specific heat of brass is $394 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$, specific heat of water is $4186 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$) ......... $J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$
A
$458$
B
$920$
C
$1232$
D
$654$

Solution

(B) According to the principle of calorimetry, $Heat \, lost \, by \, metal = Heat \, gained \, by \, calorimeter + Heat \, gained \, by \, water$.
Let $S$ be the specific heat of the metal in $J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.
Mass of metal $m_m = 0.192 \, kg$, initial temperature $T_m = 100 \, ^oC$, final temperature $T_f = 21.5 \, ^oC$.
Mass of calorimeter $m_c = 0.128 \, kg$, specific heat $c_c = 394 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$, initial temperature $T_i = 8.4 \, ^oC$.
Mass of water $m_w = 0.240 \, kg$, specific heat $c_w = 4186 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.
$0.192 \times S \times (100 - 21.5) = (0.128 \times 394 + 0.240 \times 4186) \times (21.5 - 8.4)$
$0.192 \times S \times 78.5 = (50.432 + 1004.64) \times 13.1$
$15.072 \times S = 1055.072 \times 13.1$
$15.072 \times S = 13821.4432$
$S \approx 917 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option, the answer is $920 \, J \, kg^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.
76
MediumMCQ
Ice at $-20\,^{\circ}C$ is added to $50\,g$ of water at $40\,^{\circ}C.$ When the temperature of the mixture reaches $0\,^{\circ}C,$ it is found that $20\,g$ of ice is still unmelted. The amount of ice added to the water was close to ........$g$ (Specific heat of ice $= 2.1\,J/g/^{\circ}C,$ Specific heat of water $= 4.2\,J/g/^{\circ}C,$ Heat of fusion of water at $0\,^{\circ}C = 334\,J/g).$
A
$50$
B
$100$
C
$60$
D
$40$

Solution

(D) Let $m$ be the mass of ice added in grams.
Heat lost by water to reach $0\,^{\circ}C$: $Q_{lost} = m_w c_w \Delta T = 50 \times 4.2 \times (40 - 0) = 8400\,J.$
Heat gained by ice to reach $0\,^{\circ}C$: $Q_{gain,1} = m c_{ice} \Delta T = m \times 2.1 \times (0 - (-20)) = 42m\,J.$
Heat gained by the melted portion of ice to change phase at $0\,^{\circ}C$: $Q_{gain,2} = (m - 20) \times 334\,J.$
By the principle of calorimetry,$Q_{lost} = Q_{gain,1} + Q_{gain,2}.$
$8400 = 42m + 334(m - 20).$
$8400 = 42m + 334m - 6680.$
$8400 + 6680 = 376m.$
$15080 = 376m.$
$m = 15080 / 376 \approx 40.1\,g.$
Thus,the amount of ice added is approximately $40\,g.$
77
DifficultMCQ
$A$ metal ball of mass $0.1 \, kg$ is heated up to $500 \, ^\circ C$ and dropped into a vessel of heat capacity $800 \, J K^{-1}$ containing $0.5 \, kg$ of water. The initial temperature of the water and the vessel is $30 \, ^\circ C$. The approximate percentage increment in the temperature of the water is ........ $\%$. [Specific heat capacities of water and metal are $4200 \, J kg^{-1} K^{-1}$ and $400 \, J kg^{-1} K^{-1}$ respectively.]
A
$15$
B
$30$
C
$25$
D
$20$

Solution

(D) Let the final equilibrium temperature be $T$.
According to the principle of calorimetry, heat lost by the metal ball = heat gained by the water and the vessel.
$m_{metal} c_{metal} (T_{initial, metal} - T) = (m_{water} c_{water} + C_{vessel}) (T - T_{initial, water})$
$0.1 \times 400 \times (500 - T) = (0.5 \times 4200 + 800) \times (T - 30)$
$40(500 - T) = (2100 + 800) \times (T - 30)$
$20000 - 40T = 2900(T - 30)$
$20000 - 40T = 2900T - 87000$
$107000 = 2940T$
$T = \frac{107000}{2940} \approx 36.39 \, ^\circ C$
Change in temperature $\Delta T = 36.39 - 30 = 6.39 \, ^\circ C$.
Percentage increment = $\frac{\Delta T}{T_{initial}} \times 100 = \frac{6.39}{30} \times 100 \approx 21.3 \%$.
Rounding to the nearest given option, the answer is $20 \%$.
78
DifficultMCQ
When $100\,g$ of a liquid $A$ at $100\,^oC$ is added to $50\,g$ of a liquid $B$ at temperature $75\,^oC$,the temperature of the mixture becomes $90\,^oC$. The temperature of the mixture,if $100\,g$ of liquid $A$ at $100\,^oC$ is added to $50\,g$ of liquid $B$ at $50\,^oC$,will be ........$^oC$
A
$85$
B
$60$
C
$80$
D
$70$

Solution

(C) Using the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by liquid $A$ = heat gained by liquid $B$.
$m_A S_A (T_{A,initial} - T_{mix}) = m_B S_B (T_{mix} - T_{B,initial})$
$100 \times S_A \times (100 - 90) = 50 \times S_B \times (90 - 75)$
$1000 S_A = 750 S_B$
$S_A = 0.75 S_B = \frac{3}{4} S_B$
Now,for the second case,let the final temperature be $T$:
$100 \times S_A \times (100 - T) = 50 \times S_B \times (T - 50)$
Substitute $S_A = \frac{3}{4} S_B$:
$100 \times (\frac{3}{4} S_B) \times (100 - T) = 50 \times S_B \times (T - 50)$
$75 (100 - T) = 50 (T - 50)$
$3 (100 - T) = 2 (T - 50)$
$300 - 3T = 2T - 100$
$5T = 400$
$T = 80\,^oC$
79
DifficultMCQ
$A$ massless spring $(k = 800\, N/m)$,attached with a mass $(500\, g)$ is completely immersed in $1\, kg$ of water. The spring is stretched by $2\, cm$ and released so that it starts vibrating. What would be the order of magnitude of the change in the temperature of water when the vibrations stop completely? (Assume that the water container and spring receive negligible heat and specific heat of mass $= 400\, J/kg\, K$,specific heat of water $= 4184\, J/kg\, K$)
A
$10^{-3}\,K$
B
$10^{-4}\,K$
C
$10^{-1}\,K$
D
$10^{-5}\,K$

Solution

(D) The total energy stored in the spring is converted into heat energy when the vibrations stop due to damping.
Energy stored in the spring $E = \frac{1}{2} k x^2$.
Given $k = 800\, N/m$ and $x = 2\, cm = 0.02\, m$.
$E = \frac{1}{2} \times 800 \times (0.02)^2 = 400 \times 0.0004 = 0.16\, J$.
This energy is absorbed by the mass and the water: $E = (m_1 s_1 + m_2 s_2) \Delta T$.
Here $m_1 = 0.5\, kg$,$s_1 = 400\, J/kg\, K$,$m_2 = 1\, kg$,$s_2 = 4184\, J/kg\, K$.
$0.16 = (0.5 \times 400 + 1 \times 4184) \Delta T$.
$0.16 = (200 + 4184) \Delta T = 4384 \Delta T$.
$\Delta T = \frac{0.16}{4384} \approx 3.65 \times 10^{-5}\, K$.
The order of magnitude is $10^{-5}\, K$.
80
MediumMCQ
When $M_1$ gram of ice at $-10\,^{\circ}C$ (specific heat $= 0.5\, cal\, g^{-1}\,^{\circ}C^{-1}$) is added to $M_2$ gram of water at $50\,^{\circ}C$,finally no ice is left and the water is at $0\,^{\circ}C$. The value of latent heat of ice,in $cal\, g^{-1}$ is
A
$\frac{50M_2}{M_1} - 5$
B
$\frac{5M_2}{M_1} - 5$
C
$\frac{50M_2}{M_1}$
D
$\frac{5M_1}{M_2} - 50$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of calorimetry,$Heat\,lost = Heat\,gained$.
Heat lost by $M_2$ grams of water cooling from $50\,^{\circ}C$ to $0\,^{\circ}C$ is given by $Q_{lost} = M_2 \times c_w \times \Delta T = M_2 \times 1 \times (50 - 0) = 50M_2$.
Heat gained by $M_1$ grams of ice warming from $-10\,^{\circ}C$ to $0\,^{\circ}C$ and then melting at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is given by $Q_{gained} = M_1 \times c_{ice} \times \Delta T + M_1 \times L_f = M_1 \times 0.5 \times 10 + M_1 \times L_f = 5M_1 + M_1 L_f$.
Equating the two: $50M_2 = 5M_1 + M_1 L_f$.
Rearranging for $L_f$: $M_1 L_f = 50M_2 - 5M_1$.
Therefore,$L_f = \frac{50M_2}{M_1} - 5$.
81
MediumMCQ
$20 \, g$ of boiling water is poured into an ice-cold brass vessel (specific heat $0.1 \, cal/g-^{\circ}C$) of mass $100 \, g$. The resulting temperature is ........ $^{\circ}C$.
A
$66.66$
B
$6.66$
C
$0.66$
D
$50$

Solution

(A) Let the final equilibrium temperature be $T \, ^{\circ}C$.
Heat lost by boiling water = Heat gained by the brass vessel.
Heat lost by $20 \, g$ of water cooling from $100 \, ^{\circ}C$ to $T \, ^{\circ}C$ is $Q_{lost} = m_w c_w \Delta T_w = 20 \times 1 \times (100 - T)$.
Heat gained by $100 \, g$ of brass vessel warming from $0 \, ^{\circ}C$ to $T \, ^{\circ}C$ is $Q_{gained} = m_b c_b \Delta T_b = 100 \times 0.1 \times (T - 0)$.
Equating the two: $20(100 - T) = 10(T)$.
$2000 - 20T = 10T$.
$2000 = 30T$.
$T = \frac{2000}{30} = 66.66 \, ^{\circ}C$.
82
DifficultMCQ
$10\,g$ of ice at $-20\,^{\circ}C$ is dropped into a calorimeter containing $10\,g$ of water at $10\,^{\circ}C$. The specific heat of water is twice that of ice. When equilibrium is reached,the calorimeter will contain
A
$20\,g$ of water
B
$20\,g$ of ice
C
$10\,g$ of ice and $10\,g$ of water
D
$5\,g$ of ice and $15\,g$ of water

Solution

(C) Let the specific heat of ice be $S_{ice} = s$ and the specific heat of water be $S_{w} = 2s$.
Heat lost by $10\,g$ of water at $10\,^{\circ}C$ to reach $0\,^{\circ}C$ is:
$Q_{loss} = m_w S_w \Delta T = 10 \times (2s) \times (10 - 0) = 200s$.
Heat gained by $10\,g$ of ice at $-20\,^{\circ}C$ to reach $0\,^{\circ}C$ is:
$Q_{gain} = m_{ice} S_{ice} \Delta T = 10 \times s \times (0 - (-20)) = 200s$.
Since $Q_{loss} = Q_{gain}$,the heat released by the water is exactly enough to bring the ice to $0\,^{\circ}C$,and the water itself reaches $0\,^{\circ}C$. No phase change (melting or freezing) occurs because there is no excess heat available.
Therefore,at equilibrium,the system consists of $10\,g$ of ice and $10\,g$ of water at $0\,^{\circ}C$.
83
MediumMCQ
$A$ kettle with $2\, L$ of water at $27\, ^oC$ is heated by a coil heater with a power of $1\, kW$. The heat is lost to the atmosphere at a constant rate of $160\, J/s$ when its lid is open. In how much time will the water be heated to $77\, ^oC$ (specific heat of water $= 4.2\, kJ/(kg \cdot K)$) with the lid open?
A
$8\, min\ 20\, s$
B
$6\, min\ 2\, s$
C
$14\, min$
D
$7\, min$

Solution

(A) Given:
Volume of water $V = 2\, L$,so mass $m = 2\, kg$.
Initial temperature $T_i = 27\, ^oC$,final temperature $T_f = 77\, ^oC$.
Change in temperature $\Delta T = 77 - 27 = 50\, ^oC$.
Power of heater $P = 1000\, W$.
Rate of heat loss $L = 160\, J/s$.
Specific heat of water $S = 4200\, J/(kg \cdot K)$.
The energy balance equation is:
$P \cdot t = L \cdot t + m \cdot S \cdot \Delta T$
$1000 \cdot t = 160 \cdot t + (2)(4200)(50)$
$840 \cdot t = 420000$
$t = \frac{420000}{840} = 500\, s$
Converting to minutes: $500\, s = 8\, min\ 20\, s$.
84
DifficultMCQ
Heat required to melt $1\,g$ of ice is $80\,cal$. $A$ man melts $60\,g$ of ice by chewing it in one minute. His power is ........ $W$.
A
$4000$
B
$336$
C
$1.33$
D
$0.75$

Solution

(B) The heat required to melt $60\,g$ of ice is given by $Q = mL$.
$Q = 60\,g \times 80\,cal/g = 4800\,cal$.
To convert this energy into Joules,we use the conversion factor $1\,cal = 4.2\,J$.
$Q = 4800 \times 4.2\,J = 20160\,J$.
The time taken is $1\,minute = 60\,seconds$.
Power $P = \frac{Q}{t} = \frac{20160\,J}{60\,s} = 336\,W$.
85
MediumMCQ
$A$ calorimeter contains $0.2\, kg$ of water at $30\,^{\circ}C$. $0.1\, kg$ of water at $60\,^{\circ}C$ is added to it. The mixture is well stirred and the resulting temperature is found to be $35\,^{\circ}C$. The thermal capacity of the calorimeter is .......... $J/K$.
A
$6300$
B
$1260$
C
$4200$
D
$8400$

Solution

(B) Let $C$ be the thermal capacity of the calorimeter in $J/K$. The specific heat capacity of water is $s = 4200\, J/(kg\cdot K)$.
Heat lost by the hot water:
$Q_{lost} = m_{hot} \cdot s \cdot (T_{initial} - T_{final}) = 0.1 \times 4200 \times (60 - 35) = 0.1 \times 4200 \times 25 = 10500\, J$.
Heat gained by the cold water:
$Q_{cold} = m_{cold} \cdot s \cdot (T_{final} - T_{initial}) = 0.2 \times 4200 \times (35 - 30) = 0.2 \times 4200 \times 5 = 4200\, J$.
Heat gained by the calorimeter:
$Q_{cal} = C \cdot (T_{final} - T_{initial}) = C \times (35 - 30) = 5C$.
By the principle of calorimetry,Heat lost = Heat gained:
$10500 = 4200 + 5C$
$5C = 10500 - 4200$
$5C = 6300$
$C = 1260\, J/K$.
86
MediumMCQ
$A$ tap supplies water at $10\,^{\circ}C$ and another tap at $100\,^{\circ}C$. How many $kg$ of hot water must be taken so that we get $20\, kg$ of water at $35\,^{\circ}C$?
A
$7.2$
B
$10$
C
$5.6$
D
$14.4$

Solution

(C) Let $x$ be the mass of hot water required in $kg$.
According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by hot water equals heat gained by cold water.
$m_{hot} c (T_{hot} - T_{final}) = m_{cold} c (T_{final} - T_{cold})$
Here,$m_{hot} = x$,$T_{hot} = 100\,^{\circ}C$,$T_{final} = 35\,^{\circ}C$,$T_{cold} = 10\,^{\circ}C$,and $m_{cold} = (20 - x)$.
$x \cdot c \cdot (100 - 35) = (20 - x) \cdot c \cdot (35 - 10)$
$65x = (20 - x) \cdot 25$
$65x = 500 - 25x$
$90x = 500$
$x = \frac{500}{9} \approx 5.55\, kg$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the value is $5.6\, kg$.
87
DifficultMCQ
An iron ball of mass $0.2\,kg$ is heated to $100\,^{\circ}C$ and put into a block of ice at $0\,^{\circ}C.$ If $25\,g$ of ice melts,and the latent heat of fusion of ice is $80\,cal/g,$ find the specific heat of iron in $cal/g\,^{\circ}C.$
A
$1$
B
$0.1$
C
$0.8$
D
$0.08$

Solution

(B) The principle of calorimetry states that heat lost by the hot body equals heat gained by the cold body.
Heat lost by the iron ball $= m_{iron} \cdot s_{iron} \cdot \Delta T$
Given: $m_{iron} = 0.2\,kg = 200\,g$,$\Delta T = (100\,^{\circ}C - 0\,^{\circ}C) = 100\,^{\circ}C$.
Heat gained by ice $= m_{ice} \cdot L_f$
Given: $m_{ice} = 25\,g$,$L_f = 80\,cal/g$.
Equating the two: $200 \cdot s_{iron} \cdot 100 = 25 \cdot 80$
$20000 \cdot s_{iron} = 2000$
$s_{iron} = \frac{2000}{20000} = 0.1\,cal/g\,^{\circ}C$.
88
DifficultMCQ
$A$ beaker contains $200\,g$ of water. The heat capacity of the beaker is equal to that of $20\,g$ of water. The initial temperature of water in the beaker is $20\,^{\circ}C$. If $440\,g$ of hot water at $92\,^{\circ}C$ is poured in it,the final temperature (neglecting radiation loss) will be nearest to ........ $^{\circ}C$.
A
$58$
B
$68$
C
$73$
D
$78$

Solution

(B) Let the final equilibrium temperature be $\theta$.
According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by the hot water equals the heat gained by the cold water and the beaker.
Heat lost by hot water $= m_h c (T_h - \theta) = 440 \times c \times (92 - \theta)$.
Heat gained by cold water $= m_c c (\theta - T_c) = 200 \times c \times (\theta - 20)$.
Heat gained by the beaker $= m_b c (\theta - T_c) = 20 \times c \times (\theta - 20)$.
Equating heat lost and heat gained:
$440(92 - \theta) = 200(\theta - 20) + 20(\theta - 20)$.
$440(92 - \theta) = 220(\theta - 20)$.
Dividing both sides by $220$:
$2(92 - \theta) = \theta - 20$.
$184 - 2\theta = \theta - 20$.
$3\theta = 204$.
$\theta = 68^{\circ}C$.
89
DifficultMCQ
$200 \, g$ of a solid ball at $20 \, ^\circ C$ is dropped in an equal amount of water at $80 \, ^\circ C$. The resulting temperature is $60 \, ^\circ C$. This means that the specific heat of the solid is
A
One fourth of water
B
One half of water
C
Twice of water
D
Four times of water

Solution

(B) According to the principle of calorimetry,heat lost by water equals heat gained by the solid ball.
Heat lost by water = $m \times S_w \times \Delta T_w = 200 \times S_w \times (80 - 60) = 200 \times S_w \times 20$.
Heat gained by solid = $m \times S_s \times \Delta T_s = 200 \times S_s \times (60 - 20) = 200 \times S_s \times 40$.
Equating the two: $200 \times S_w \times 20 = 200 \times S_s \times 40$.
$20 \times S_w = 40 \times S_s$.
$S_s = \frac{20}{40} \times S_w = 0.5 \times S_w$.
Therefore,the specific heat of the solid is one half of that of water.
90
DifficultMCQ
$A$ small quantity,mass $m$,of water at a temperature $\theta$ (in $^oC$) is poured onto a large mass $M$ of ice which is at its melting point. If $c$ is the specific heat of water and $L$ is the latent heat of fusion of ice,then the mass of ice melted is given by
A
$\frac{ML}{mc\theta}$
B
$\frac{mc\theta}{ML}$
C
$\frac{Mc\theta}{L}$
D
$\frac{mc\theta}{L}$

Solution

(D) According to the principle of calorimetry,the heat lost by the water is equal to the heat gained by the ice.
Heat lost by water = $mc\Delta\theta = mc\theta$ (since the final temperature of water will be $0^oC$ as it reaches thermal equilibrium with ice).
Heat gained by ice = $m'L$,where $m'$ is the mass of ice melted.
Equating the two: $mc\theta = m'L$.
Therefore,the mass of ice melted is $m' = \frac{mc\theta}{L}$.
91
MediumMCQ
$0.1 \, m^3$ of water at $80 \, ^oC$ is mixed with $0.3 \, m^3$ of water at $60 \, ^oC$. The final temperature of the mixture is ........ $^oC$.
A
$65$
B
$70$
C
$60$
D
$75$

Solution

(A) Let $T \, ^oC$ be the final temperature of the mixture.
According to the principle of calorimetry,the heat lost by the hot water is equal to the heat gained by the cold water.
Heat lost by hot water = Heat gained by cold water
Mass $m = \text{density} (\rho) \times \text{volume} (V)$. Since the density of water is constant,we can write:
$V_1 \times \rho \times s \times (T_1 - T) = V_2 \times \rho \times s \times (T - T_2)$
Where $V_1 = 0.1 \, m^3$,$T_1 = 80 \, ^oC$,$V_2 = 0.3 \, m^3$,and $T_2 = 60 \, ^oC$.
$0.1 \times (80 - T) = 0.3 \times (T - 60)$
$8 - 0.1T = 0.3T - 18$
$26 = 0.4T$
$T = \frac{26}{0.4} = 65 \, ^oC$.
92
DifficultMCQ
Equal masses of three liquids $A, B$ and $C$ have temperatures $10\,^{\circ}C$,$25\,^{\circ}C$ and $40\,^{\circ}C$ respectively. If $A$ and $B$ are mixed,the mixture has a temperature of $15\,^{\circ}C$. If $B$ and $C$ are mixed,the mixture has a temperature of $30\,^{\circ}C$. If $A$ and $C$ are mixed,the mixture will have a temperature of ........ $^{\circ}C$
A
$29$
B
$25$
C
$20$
D
$16$

Solution

(D) Let $m$ be the mass of each liquid and $S_A, S_B, S_C$ be their specific heat capacities.
For the mixture of $A$ and $B$:
$m S_A (15 - 10) = m S_B (25 - 15)$
$5 S_A = 10 S_B \Rightarrow S_A = 2 S_B$
For the mixture of $B$ and $C$:
$m S_B (30 - 25) = m S_C (40 - 30)$
$5 S_B = 10 S_C \Rightarrow S_B = 2 S_C \Rightarrow S_C = \frac{S_B}{2}$
For the mixture of $A$ and $C$ with final temperature $\theta$:
$m S_A (\theta - 10) = m S_C (40 - \theta)$
Substitute $S_A = 2 S_B$ and $S_C = \frac{S_B}{2}$:
$2 S_B (\theta - 10) = \frac{S_B}{2} (40 - \theta)$
$4 (\theta - 10) = 40 - \theta$
$4\theta - 40 = 40 - \theta$
$5\theta = 80$
$\theta = 16^{\circ}C$
93
MediumMCQ
If an electric heater is rated at $1000\, W$, then the time required to heat one litre of water from $20\, ^oC$ to $60\, ^oC$ is
A
$1\, min\, 24\, sec$
B
$2\, min\, 48\, sec$
C
$4\, min\, 17\, sec$
D
$5\, min\, 36\, sec$

Solution

(B) The heat energy $Q$ required to raise the temperature of water is given by $Q = ms\Delta\theta$.
Here, mass $m = 1\, kg$ (since $1\, litre$ of water $\approx 1\, kg$), specific heat capacity $s = 4200\, J/kg\, ^oC$, and change in temperature $\Delta\theta = 60\, ^oC - 20\, ^oC = 40\, ^oC$.
$Q = 1\, kg \times 4200\, J/kg\, ^oC \times 40\, ^oC = 168,000\, J$.
The power of the heater $P = 1000\, W$.
The time $t$ required is given by $t = \frac{Q}{P}$.
$t = \frac{168,000\, J}{1000\, W} = 168\, seconds$.
Converting $168\, seconds$ into minutes and seconds: $168\, seconds = 2\, minutes$ and $48\, seconds$ ($2 \times 60 = 120$, $168 - 120 = 48$).
94
DifficultMCQ
$A$ block of ice at $-20\,^oC$ having a mass of $2\,kg$ is added to $3\,kg$ of water at $15\,^oC$. Neglecting heat losses and the heat capacity of the container,what is the final state of the system?
A
The final temperature will be $0\,^oC$.
B
Ice will completely melt.
C
Water will partially freeze.
D
Final temperature will be more than $0\,^oC$.

Solution

(A) Heat required to raise the temperature of $2\,kg$ of ice from $-20\,^oC$ to $0\,^oC$ is $Q_1 = m_i c_i \Delta T = 2000\,g \times 0.5\,cal/g^oC \times 20\,^oC = 20,000\,cal$.
Heat available from cooling $3\,kg$ of water from $15\,^oC$ to $0\,^oC$ is $Q_2 = m_w c_w \Delta T = 3000\,g \times 1\,cal/g^oC \times 15\,^oC = 45,000\,cal$.
Remaining heat available after warming the ice to $0\,^oC$ is $Q_{rem} = Q_2 - Q_1 = 45,000 - 20,000 = 25,000\,cal$.
Heat required to melt the entire $2\,kg$ of ice at $0\,^oC$ is $Q_3 = m_i L_f = 2000\,g \times 80\,cal/g = 160,000\,cal$.
Since $Q_{rem} < Q_3$,the available heat is not sufficient to melt all the ice. Therefore,the system will reach thermal equilibrium at $0\,^oC$ with a mixture of ice and water.
95
DifficultMCQ
If an electric heater is rated at $1000\,W$,then the time required to heat one litre of water from $20\,^{\circ}C$ to $60\,^{\circ}C$ is
A
$1\,min\, 24\,sec$
B
$2\,min\, 48\,sec$
C
$4\,min\, 17\,sec$
D
$5\,min\, 36\,sec$

Solution

(B) The mass of $1\,L$ of water is $m = 1\,kg = 1000\,g$.
The specific heat capacity of water is $s = 4200\,J/(kg\cdot^{\circ}C)$.
The change in temperature is $\Delta \theta = 60\,^{\circ}C - 20\,^{\circ}C = 40\,^{\circ}C$.
The heat energy required is $Q = m s \Delta \theta = 1\,kg \times 4200\,J/(kg\cdot^{\circ}C) \times 40\,^{\circ}C = 168000\,J$.
The power of the heater is $P = 1000\,W$.
The time required is $t = Q / P = 168000\,J / 1000\,W = 168\,s$.
Converting $168\,s$ into minutes and seconds: $168\,s = 2\,min\, 48\,s$.
96
MediumMCQ
We have half a bucket $(6\,L)$ of water at $20\,^oC$. If we want water at $40\,^oC$,how much steam at $100\,^oC$ should be added to it?
A
$200\,g$
B
$\frac{200}{9}\,g$
C
$2\,kg$
D
$\frac{200}{3}\,g$

Solution

(A) Let $m$ be the mass of steam in grams. The density of water is $1\,g/cm^3$,so $6\,L = 6000\,g$.
Heat gained by water to reach $40\,^oC$: $Q_{gain} = m_{water} \cdot c_w \cdot \Delta T = 6000 \cdot 1 \cdot (40 - 20) = 120,000\,cal$.
Heat lost by steam at $100\,^oC$ to become water at $40\,^oC$: $Q_{lost} = m \cdot L_v + m \cdot c_w \cdot \Delta T = m \cdot 540 + m \cdot 1 \cdot (100 - 40) = 600m$.
Equating heat gained and lost: $120,000 = 600m$.
Solving for $m$: $m = \frac{120,000}{600} = 200\,g$.
97
MediumMCQ
Steam at $100\,^{\circ}C$ is passed into $20\,g$ of water at $10\,^{\circ}C$. When water acquires a temperature of $80\,^{\circ}C$,the mass of water present will be ........ $g$. [Take specific heat of water $= 1\,cal\,g^{-1}\,^{\circ}C^{-1}$ and latent heat of steam $= 540\,cal\,g^{-1}$]
A
$24$
B
$31.5$
C
$42.5$
D
$22.5$

Solution

(D) Let $m$ be the mass of steam condensed into water.
Heat lost by steam $=$ Heat gained by water.
Heat lost by steam consists of two parts: latent heat of condensation and cooling of condensed water from $100\,^{\circ}C$ to $80\,^{\circ}C$.
Heat lost $= m \times L_v + m \times s_w \times \Delta T_1 = m \times 540 + m \times 1 \times (100 - 80) = 540m + 20m = 560m$.
Heat gained by $20\,g$ of water to reach $80\,^{\circ}C$ from $10\,^{\circ}C$ is:
Heat gained $= m_w \times s_w \times \Delta T_2 = 20 \times 1 \times (80 - 10) = 20 \times 70 = 1400\,cal$.
Equating heat lost and gained: $560m = 1400$.
$m = \frac{1400}{560} = 2.5\,g$.
The total mass of water present is the initial mass plus the condensed steam mass:
Total mass $= 20\,g + 2.5\,g = 22.5\,g$.
98
DifficultMCQ
One kilogram of ice at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is mixed with one kilogram of water at $80\,^{\circ}C$. The temperature of the mixture is ........ $^{\circ}C$ (specific heat of water $= 4200\,J\,kg^{-1}\,K^{-1}$ and latent heat of ice $= 336\,kJ\,kg^{-1}$).
A
$40$
B
$60$
C
$0$
D
$50$

Solution

(C) Mass of ice $(m_i)$ $= 1\,kg$,Initial temperature of ice $= 0\,^{\circ}C$.
Mass of water $(m_w)$ $= 1\,kg$,Initial temperature of water $= 80\,^{\circ}C$.
Latent heat of fusion of ice $(L_f)$ $= 336\,kJ/kg = 336,000\,J/kg$.
Specific heat of water $(c_w)$ $= 4200\,J/kg\cdot K$.
Heat required to melt $1\,kg$ of ice at $0\,^{\circ}C$ to water at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is $Q_{melt} = m_i \times L_f = 1 \times 336,000 = 336,000\,J$.
Heat released by $1\,kg$ of water cooling from $80\,^{\circ}C$ to $0\,^{\circ}C$ is $Q_{release} = m_w \times c_w \times \Delta T = 1 \times 4200 \times (80 - 0) = 336,000\,J$.
Since the heat released by the water is exactly equal to the heat required to melt the ice,the entire ice melts and the final temperature of the mixture remains $0\,^{\circ}C$.
99
MediumMCQ
An electric kettle (rated at $2.5\, kW$) is used to heat $3\, kg$ of water from $15\, ^oC$ to its boiling point. It takes $9.5$ minutes. The amount of heat lost is:
A
$3.5 \times 10^5\, J$
B
$7 \times 10^6\, J$
C
$3.5 \times 10^4\, J$
D
$7 \times 10^8\, J$

Solution

(A) Total energy consumed by the kettle in $9.5$ minutes is given by $E = P \times t$.
$E = 2.5 \times 10^3 \, W \times (9.5 \times 60) \, s = 1425000 \, J$.
The heat required to raise the temperature of $3 \, kg$ of water from $15\, ^oC$ to $100\, ^oC$ is given by $Q = mc\Delta T$.
Using $c = 4200 \, J/(kg \cdot ^oC)$:
$Q = 3 \, kg \times 4200 \, J/(kg \cdot ^oC) \times (100 - 15)\, ^oC$.
$Q = 3 \times 4200 \times 85 = 1071000 \, J$.
The heat lost is the difference between the energy consumed and the heat absorbed by the water:
$\text{Heat lost} = E - Q = 1425000 \, J - 1071000 \, J = 354000 \, J$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the heat lost is $3.5 \times 10^5 \, J$.
100
MediumMCQ
$10\; g$ of ice cubes at $0\;^{\circ} C$ are released in a tumbler (water equivalent $55\; g$) at $40\;^{\circ} C$. Assuming that negligible heat is taken from the surroundings,the temperature (in $^{\circ} C$) of water in the tumbler becomes nearly $(L_f = 80\; cal/g)$.
A
$22$
B
$31$
C
$15$
D
$19$

Solution

(A) Let the final temperature be $T$.
Heat gained by ice to melt and reach temperature $T$ is given by $Q_{gain} = m_i L_f + m_i c_w (T - 0)$.
Substituting the values: $Q_{gain} = 10 \times 80 + 10 \times 1 \times T = 800 + 10T$.
Heat lost by the water and the tumbler (water equivalent $55\; g$) is given by $Q_{lost} = (m_w + W) c_w (40 - T)$.
Here,the water equivalent $W = 55\; g$ acts as additional mass of water. Assuming the initial mass of water in the tumbler is $55\; g$ (as implied by the water equivalent context),$Q_{lost} = 55 \times 1 \times (40 - T)$.
By the law of calorimetry,$Q_{gain} = Q_{lost}$.
$800 + 10T = 55(40 - T)$.
$800 + 10T = 2200 - 55T$.
$65T = 1400$.
$T = 1400 / 65 \approx 21.54^{\circ} C$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,$T \approx 22^{\circ} C$.

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