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A thermodynamics state function is a qua...

A thermodynamics state function is a quantity-

A

used to determine heat changes

B

whose value is independet of path

C

used to determine pressure-volume work

D

whose value depends on temperature only

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The correct Answer is:
B

A thermodynamic state functionn of a system is a quantity whose value depends only on the present state of the system. Its value does not depend on the path of a process in which the system participates.
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Knowledge Check

  • Thermodynamics is applicable to

    A
    macroscopic system only
    B
    microscopic system only
    C
    homogeneous system only
    D
    hetrogeneous system only
  • Which thermodynamic parameter is not a state function-

    A
    q at constant pressure
    B
    q at constant volume
    C
    w at adiabatic
    D
    w at isothermal
  • Which of the following quantities does not indicate any thermodynamic state of a substance?

    A
    volume
    B
    temperature
    C
    pressure
    D
    work
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