Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry - Result Question 49
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :
(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false
(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true
49.
Statement I There is a natural asymmetry between converting work to heat and converting heat to work.
Statement II No process is possible in which the sole result is the absorption of heat from a reservoir and its complete conversion into work.
(2008, 3M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 49. (b)
Solution:
Statement I is true, it is statement of first law of thermodynamics.
Statement II is true, it is statement of second law of thermodynamics. However, Statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
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