Temperature Scale DPP-01

1. At what temperature is the Fahrenheit scale reading equal to twice of Celsius?

(1) 160
(2) 180
(3) 200
(4) None of these

2. The temperature on Celsius is 35°C. What is the corresponding temperature on the Fahrenheit
scale?
(1) 65°F
(2) 75°F
(3) 85°F
(4) 95°F

3. At what temperature does the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit equalise

(1) –40°
(2) 40°
(3) 36.6°
(4) 38°

4. A difference of temperature of 40° C is equivalent to a difference of

(1) 45° F
(2) 72° F
(3) 32° F
(4) 25° F

5. On the Celsius scale the absolute zero of temperature is at

(1) 0°C
(2) –32°C
(3) 100°C
(4) –273.15°C

6. Write down the following temperatures in the increasing order 50°F, 50°C and 50 K.
(1) 50 K < 50 °F < 50 °C
(2) 50 °F < 50 K < 50 °C
(3) 50°C < 50 °F < 50 K
(4) 50°F < 50 °C < 50 K
7. The figure shows three temperature scales with the freezing and boiling points of water
indicated. Rank the size of a degree on these scales, greatest first.
70° 120°W 90° Bolling
X Y Point

–20°X 30°W 0°Y Freezing

Point
X W Y
(1) X = 2Y = W
(2) 2X = Y = W
(3) X = Y = 2W
(4) X=Y=W

8. The graph AB shown in figure is a plot of temperature of a body in degree Celsius and degree
Fahrenheit. Then

100 C B
Centigrad
e

32 F 212 Fahrenhei
A
F t
(1) slope of line AB is 9/5
(2) slope of line AB is 5/9
(3) slope of line AB is 1/9
(4) slope of line AB is 3/9

9. On an X temperature scale, water freezes at –125.0° X and boils at 375.0° X. On a Y

temperature scale, water freezes at –70.0° Y and boils at –30.0° Y. The value of temperature on
X-scale equal to the temperature of 50.0°Y on Y-scale is
(1) 455.0° X
(2) –125.0° X
(3) 1375.0° X
(4) 1500.0° X
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Answer 1 4 1 2 4 1 4 2 3

SOLUTIONS
1. (1)
F − 32 C − 0
=
180 100
2x − 32 x − 0
 =
180 100
 x = 160

2. (4)
C F − 32
=
5 9
35 F − 32
 =
9 9
F = 95°F

3. (1)
C − 0 F − 32
= [As C = F]
100 180
C C − 32
=
100 180
C = F = –40

4. (2)
5
C = (F − 32)
9
5
C = F
9
9
F =  40 = 72F
5

5. (4)
Absolute zero = 0 K
0 K = –273.15°C

6. (1)
Convert all in same unit °C.
C F − 32
(a) =
5 9
(b) 50 K = 50 – 273 = – 223 °C
Increasing order  50 K < 50 °F < 50 °C.
7. (4)
X = Y = W all have same difference of maximum and minimum temperature.

8. (2)
Slope : y = mx + c
5
C = F + 32
9

9. (3)
X − ( −125) Y − ( −70)
=
500 40
For Y = 50
X = 1375.0° X
 Thermal Expansion DPP-02

1. A thin copper wire of length L increases in length by 1% when heated from temperature T 1 to
T2. What is the percentage change in area when a thin copper plate having dimensions 2L × L
is heated from T1 to T2?
(1) 1%
(2) 2%
(3) 3%
(4) 4%

2. A hole is drilled in a copper sheet. The diameter of the hole is 4.24 cm at 27.0 °C. What is the
change in the diameter of the hole when the sheet is heated to 227 °C?
Coefficient of linear expansion of copper = 1.70 × 10–5 °C–1,
(1) 1.44 × 10–2 cm
(2) 3.44 × 10–2 cm
(3) 5.44 × 10–2 cm
(4) 7.44 × 10–2 cm

3. The table gives the initial length 𝓵𝟎 , change in temperature 𝚫𝐓 and change in length 𝚫𝓵 of
four rods. Which rod has greatest coefficient of linear expansion
Rod 𝓵𝟎 (𝐦) 𝚫𝐓(𝐂) 𝚫𝓵(𝐦)
A1 10 100 1
A2 10 100 2
A3 15 50 3
A4 25 20 4
(1) A1
(2) A2
(3) A3
(4) A4

4. The volume of a metal cube increases by 0.30 % when its temperature is raised by 50°C. The
coefficient of linear expansion of metal is
(1) 2.5 × 10–5 /°C
(2) 2.0 × 10–5 /°C
(3) –1.5 × 10–5 /°C
(4) 1.2 × 10–5 /°C
5. When a metallic sheet is heated from 0°C to 100°C its area increases by 0.05%. What is the
coefficient of superficial expansion
(1) 5×10–3/°C
(2) 5×10–4/°C
(3) 5×10–5/°C
(4) 5×10–6/°C

6. When a copper ball is heated, the largest percentage increases will occur in its
(1) Diameter
(2) Area
(3) Volume
(4) Density

7. A steel scale measures the length of a copper wire as 80.0 cm when both are at 20°C (the
calibration temperature for scale). What would be the scale read for the length of the wire
when both are at 40°C? (Given 𝛂𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 = 𝟏𝟏 × 𝟏𝟎−𝟔 per °C and 𝛂𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 = 𝟏𝟕 × 𝟏𝟎−𝟔 per °C)
(1) 80.0096 cm
(2) 80.0272 cm
(3) 1 cm
(4) 25.5 cm

8. The lengths of two metallic rods at temperature 𝛉 are LA and LB and their linear coefficient of
expansion are 𝛂𝐀 and 𝛂𝐁 respectively. If the difference in their lengths is to remain constant at
any temperature then
(1) L A / LB =  A / B
(2) L A / LB = B /  A
(3)  A /  B
(4)  A  B = 1

9. The coefficient of volume expansion of glycerine is 49 × 10–5/°C. What is the fractional change
in its density (approx.) for 30°C rise in temperature?
(1) 1.5 × 10–2
(2) 2.5 × 10–2
(3) 2.0 × 10–2
(4) 2.8 × 10–2
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Answer 2 1 4 2 4 3 1 2 1

SOLUTIONS
1. (2)
% change in length = t × 100 = 1%
% change in area = t × 100
= 2t × 100
= 2 × 1%
= 2%

2. (1)
The diameter increases by an amount
d = d0T = 4.24 1.7 10−5  200
= 1.44 × 10–2 cm

3. (4)

=
0 

4. (2)
V 1
= 
V T
0.30 1 
=  =
100 50 3
0.30 1 1
=  
100 50 3
= 2.010−5 / C

5. (4)
A
= 
A
0.05
= (100)
100
5 10−4 =  (100)

 = 510−6 / C

6. (3)
When a copper ball is heated, its size increases. As Volume ∝ (radius)2, so percentage increase will
be largest in its volume. Density will decrease with rise in temperature.
7. (1)
With temperature rise (same 25° C for both), steel scale and copper wire both expand. Hence length
of copper wire w.r.t. steel scale or apparent length of copper wire after rise in temperature
Lapp = L′cu − L′steel
= L0 (1 + Cu  ) − L0 (1 + S  )
 Lapp = L0 (Cu – S) 
= 80 (17 × 10–6 – 11 × 10–6) × 20
= 80.0096 cm

8. (2)
Change in LA = change in LB
i.e., LA = LB
 ATLA = BTLB
or ALA = BLB
L A B
=
LB  A

9. (1)
Coefficient of volume expansion of glycerine.
 = 49 × 10–5/°C.
Rise in temperature, T = 30°C
1  V  V
As =  =   T
T  V  V
V
or = (49 × 10–5) × 30 = 0.0147
V
Since mass remains constant,
Fractional change in density = fractional change in volume = 0.0147 = 1.5 × 10–2
 Applications of Thermal Expansion DPP-03

1. A small ring having small gap is shown in figure on heating what will happen to the size of
gap.

(1) Remain same

(2) Decrease
(3) Increase
(4) Can't say

2. When a bimetallic strip is heated, it

(1) Does not bend at all
(2) Gets twisted in the form of a helix
(3) Bend in the form of an arc with the more expandable metal outside
(4) Bend in the form of an arc with the more expandable metal inside

3. The figure below shows four isotropic solids having positive coefficient of thermal expansion.
A student predicts that on heating the solid following things can happen. Mark true (T) or
False (F) for comments made by the student.

A
α B

(i) The angle a in figure (1) will not change.

(ii) The length of line in figure (2) will decrease.
(iii) The radius of inner hole will decrease.
(iv) The distance AB will increase.
(1) T F F T
(2) F T T F
(3) T T T T
(4) F F T F
4. At STP a rod is hung from a frame as shown in figure, leaving a small gap between the rod
and floor. The frame and rod system is heated uniformly upto 350 K. Then

Fram
e
Rod

(1) The rod will never touch the floor in any case.
(2) If rod > frame, then rod may touch the floor.
(3) If rod < frame, then rod may touch the floor.
(4) None of the above

5. An iron bar (Young’s modulus = 1010 N/m2,  = 10–5/°C) 1 m long and 10–2 m2 in area is heated
from 0°C to 50°C without being allowed to bend or expand. Find the compressive force
developed inside the bar.
(1) 50,000 N
(2) 1000 N
(3) 5000 N
(4) 105 N

6. A solid floats in a liquid. When the liquid is heated, which of the following is most likely to
happen?
(1) Solid may sink
(2) Solid may float with a part outside the surface
(3) Solid may first sink and then rise upwards
(4) Solid may oscillate vertically

7. A glass flask of volume 1 litre at 0°C is filled, level full of mercury at this temperature. The
flask and mercury are now heated to 100°C. How much mercury will spill out, if coefficient of
volume expansion of mercury is 1.82×10–4/°C and linear expansion of glass is 0.1×10–4/°C
respectively?
(1) 21.2 cc
(2) 15.2 cc
(3) 1.52 cc
(4) 2.12 cc
8. In figure which strip brass or steel have higher coefficient of linear expansion.

Brass

Steel
T = T0 T > T0

(1) brass strip

(2) steel strip
(3) both strips has same coefficient of linear expansion.
(4) cannot be decided from given data

9. A rod of length 1000 mm and coefficient of linear expansion  = 10–4 per °C is placed
symmetrically between fixed walls separated by 1001 mm. The Young's modulus of the rod is
1011 N/m2. If the temperature is increased by 20°C, then the stress developed in the rod is (in
N/m2)

1000
mm

1001
mm
(1) 10
(2) 108
(3) 2 × 108
(4) cannot be calculated

10. A pendulum clock (fitted with a small heavy bob that is connected with a metal rod) is 5
seconds fast each day at a temperature of 15°C and 10 seconds slow at a temperature of 30°C.
The temperature at which it is designed to give correct time, is
(1) 18°C
(2) 20°C
(3) 24°C
(4) 25°C
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2

SOLUTIONS
1. (1)
Distance between any two points on an object increases with increase in temperature. So, size of
gape will increase.

2. (3)
A bimetallic strip on being heated bends in the form of an arc with more expandable metal (A)
outside (as shown)

αA > αB
B B
A A αB
αA αB αA

3. (1)
TFFT

4. (2)
Rod > Frame, then rod may touch floor.

5. (1)
F F F
Y= = = ( L = LL)
A A T AT
F = YAT
F = 1010 × 10–2 × 10–5 × 50 = 50,000N

6. (1)
The density of the liquid will decrease on heating. However, the relative change in volume of the
solid will be negligible as compared to that in density of liquid. Hence, upthrust acting on the solid
will decrease and the solid will sink.

7. (2)
Due to volume expansion of both liquid and vessel, the change in volume of liquid relative to
container is given by V = V0 [L – g]
Given V0 = 1000 cc, g = 0.1×10–4/°C
 g = 3g = 3 × 0.1 × 10–4/°C = 0.3×10–4/°C
 V = 1000 [1.82 × 10–4 – 0.3 × 10–4] × 100
= 15.2

8. (1)
As the coefficient of thermal expansion of the brass is greater than steel. Hence, the length of brass
strip will be more than steel strip. Therefore, brass strip will be on convex side.
9. (2)
The change in length of rod due to increase in temperature in absence of walls is
 = T = 1000 10−4  20mm
= 2mm
But the rod can expand upto 1001 mm only.
As that temperature its natural length is = 1002 mm.
 compression = 1mm
 mechanical stress
 1
=Y= = 1011  = 108 N/m2
1000

10. (2)
1
Fractional loss of time per second = T
2
1
Therefore :  (T0 – 15) × (24 hrs) = 5
2
1
and (30 – T0) × (24 hrs) = 10
2
on solving T0 = 20° C
 Specific Heat and Heat Capacity DPP-04

1. The thermal capacity of any body is

(1) a measure of its capacity to absorb heat
(2) a measure of its capacity to provide heat
(3) the quantity of heat required to raise its temperature by a unit degree
(4) the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the body by a unit degree

2. Two spheres made of same substance have diameters in the ratio 2 : 1. Their thermal
capacities are in the ratio of :-
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 8 : 1
(3) 1 : 4
(4) 2 : 1

3. Two identical masses of 5 kg each fall on a wheel from a height of 20 m. The wheel disturbs a
mass of 4 kg water, the rise in temperature of water will be :
(1) 2.6°C
(2) 0.48°C
(3) 0.32°C
(4) 0.12°C

4. A block of mass 5 kg is heated to temperature of 500°C and placed on a large ice block. What
is the maximum amount of ice that can melt (approx.). Specific heat for the body = 0.1
cal/g°C.
(1) 1 kg
(2) 1.5 kg
(3) 2 kg
(4) 3.12 kg

5. Two liquids are at temperature 20°C and 40°C when same mass of both of them is mixed, the
temperature of the mixture is 32°C. What is the ratio of their specific heat :
1
(1)
3
2
(2)
3
1
(3)
5
2
(4)
5
6. A liquid of mass m and specific heat C is heated to a temperature 2T. Another liquid of mass
(m/2) and specific heat 2C is heat to a temperature T. If these two liquids are mixed, the
resulting temperature of the mixture is :-
2
(1)   T
3
8
(2)   T
5
3
(3)   T
5
3
(4)   T
2
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6
Answer 3 2 4 4 2 4

SOLUTIONS
1. (3)
Thermal capacity of a body is the quantity of heat required to raise its temperature by a unit degree.

2. (2)
(ms) = thermal capacity
C1 m1s
= (s = same for same substance)
C2 m2s
C1 R31
=
C2 R32
C1 8
=
C2 1

3. (4)
2 mgh = J msT
2 × 5 × 10 × 20 = 4 × 1 × 4.2 × 1000 × T
T = 0.12°C

4. (4)
ms T = mL
5 × 500 × 0.1 = m × 80
m = 3.125 kg

5. (2)
m1s1(32 – 20) = m2s2(40 – 32)
s1 40 − 32
=
s2 32 − 20
s1 8
=
s2 12
s1 2
=
s2 3

6. (4)
Heat given = heat taken
m
m(C) (2T – ) = (2C) ( – T)
2
2T –  =  – T
2 = 3T
 = 3T/2
 Heating Curve DPP-05

1. A block of ice with mass m falls into a lake. After impact, a mass of ice m/5 melts. Both the
block of ice and the lake have a temperature of 0°C. If L represents the heat of fusion, the
minimum distance the ice fell before striking the surface is
L
(1)
5g
5L
(2)
g
gL
(3)
5m
mL
(4)
5g

2. A bullet moving with a uniform velocity v, stops suddenly after hitting the target and the
whole mass melts specific heat of bullet is S, initial temperature 25 °C, melting point 475 °C
and the latent heat L. Then v is given by :-
1 2
(1) S(475 – 25) + .v
2
v2
(2) S(475 – 25) + L =
2
(3) S(475 – 25) + L = v2
v2
(4) S(475 – 25) – L =
2

3. A solid material is supplied with heat at a constant rate. The temperature of material is
changing with heat input as shown in the figure. What does slope DE represent.
y
E
Temperature

C D
A B
x
O Heat Input
(1) latent heat of liquid
(2) latent heat of vapour
(3) heat capacity of vapour
(4) inverse of heat capacity of vapour
4. The graph shown in the figure represent change in the temperature of 5 kg of a substance as
it absorbs heat at a constant rate of 63 kJ min–1. The latent heat of vaporization of the
substance is :

225
200
17
5
150

Temperature
12

(°C)
5
100
75
50
25
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
time (min)
(1) 630 kJ kg–1
(2) 126 kJ kg–1
(3) 84 kJ kg–1
(4) 12.6 kJ kg–1

5. The variation of temperature () of material as heat is given to it at a constant rate is shown in
figure. Material is in solid state at the point O. The state of the material at point P is :

Temperature

C
A P D
B
Q
O Heat

(1) Solid state

(2) Partial liquid & partial solid
(3) Liquid state
(4) Partial liquid & partial gas

6. Which of the substance A, B and C has low specific Heat :- (for same mass)
Temperatur A
e (T) B
C

Q
Heat
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) All have same specific heat
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6
Answer 1 2 4 2 2 1
SOLUTIONS
1. (1)
mL
mgh =
5
L
h=
5g

2. (2)
1
m(s) (475–25) + mL = mv2
3
V2
(s) (475–25) + L =
2

3. (4)
msT = dQ
dT 1 1
= = (For vapour)
dQ ms Heat capacity

4. (2)
Heat required for vapourisation = Rate × time
= 63 × (30–20) = mL = 5 × L
 L = 126 kJ/kg

5. (2)
A – B is phase changing stage
here we will get mixture of liq. and solid

6. (1)
T 1
=
Q ms
m = constant
1
Slope 
s
 Phase Diagram DPP-06

1. The amount of heat required in converting 2 g ice at –10°C into steam at 100°C will be :–
(1) 3028 J
(2) 6061 J
(3) 721 J
(4) 616 J

2. How much heat energy is gained when 5 kg of water at 20°C to brought to its boiling point :-
(1) 1680 kJ
(2) 7100 kJ
(3) 1720 kJ
(4) 1740 kJ

3. 10 kg of ice at – 10°C is mixed with 40 kg of water at 45°C. The final temperature of mixture
is:
(specific heat of ice = 2100 J/kg-k)
(1) 19°C
(2) 17°C
(3) 15°C
(4) 13°C

4. A liquid of mass m and specific heat C is heated to a temperature 2T. Another liquid of mass
(m/2) and specific heat 2C is heat to a temperature T. If these two liquids are mixed, the
resulting temperature of the mixture is :-
2
(1)   T
3
8
(2)   T
5
3
(3)   T
5
3
(4)   T
2

5. 5g of ice at 0°C is kept in a calorimeter of water equivalent 5g. How much heat should be
supplied to the apparatus to evaporate the water thus formed? (Neglect loss of heat)
(1) 4100 cal
(2) 7200 cal
(3) 13600 cal
(4) 8200 cal
6. 2 litre water at 27°C is heated by a 2 kW heater in an open container. On an average heat is
lost to surroundings at the rate 320 J/s. The time required for the temperature to reach 77°C
is
(1) 4 min 10 sec
(2) 10 min
(3) 7 min
(4) 14 min

7. A 4200 W continuous flow geyser (instant geyser) has water inlet temperature = 10°C while
the water flows out at the rate of 20 g/s. The outlet temperature of water must be about
(1) 20°C
(2) 30°C
(3) 35°C
(4) 40°C

8. It is difficult to cook rice in an open vessel by boiling at a high altitudes because of :-

(1) Low boiling point and high pressure
(2) High boiling point and low pressure
(3) Low boiling point and low pressure
(4) High boiling point and high pressure
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Answer 2 1 1 4 1 1 3 3

SOLUTIONS
1. (2)
Q = msiceT + mLF + mswaterT + mLV
= (2)(0.5)(10) + (2)(80) + (2)(1)(100) + (2)(540)
or 1450 × 4.18 = 6061 joule.

2. (1)
Q = M(1) (100–20)
Q = 5 × 103 (1) (80)
Q = 400,000 cal
Q = 400 × 1000 × 4.2 J
Q = 1680 kJ

3. (1)
10 kg ice at –10°C + 40 kg of water at 45°C
1
104 × × 10 + 104 × 80 + 104(T–0)
2

= 40 × 103 × 1 (45 – T)  T = 19°C

4. (4)
Heat given = heat taken
m
m(C) (2T – ) = (2C) ( – T)
2

2T –  =  – T
2 = 3T
 = 3T/2

5. (1)
Q = mL + msT + mL + WT
= 5 × 80 + 5 × 1 × 100 + 5 × 540 + 5 × 100
= 4100 cal
6. (1)
Heat required is = 2 × 103 × 1 × 50 × 4.2 joule
Heat supplied per sec = 2000 – 320 = 1680 J/s
So, Heat available for unit time (If total time taken is t)
Q 2  103  1  50  4.2
P=  1680 =
t t
t = 250 sec = 4 min 10 sec

7. (3)
Q msT
P= P=
t t
m
P = 4200 J/s ; = 20 g/s
t
T1 = 10 °C T2 = ?
 4200  cal
  = 20 × 1 (T2 – 10)
 4.2  s
T2 = 60 °C

8. (3)
At high altitude we have low pressure and low boiling point of water.
 Heat Transfer by Conduction DPP-07

1. Which of the following cylindrical rods will conduct least heat, when their ends are
maintained at the same steady temperature?
(1) Length 1 m ; radius 1 cm
(2) Length 2 m ; radius 1 cm
(3) Length 2 m ; radius 2 cm
(4) Length 1 m ; radius 2 cm

2. Under steady state, the temperature of a body

(1) Increases with time
(2) Decreases with time
(3) Does not change with time and is same at all the points of the body
(4) Does not change with time but is different at different points of the body

3. Two ends of a conducting rod of varying cross-section are maintained at 200°C & 0°C
respectively. In steady state :-

C D
A B
x
x

(1) Temp difference across AB and CD are equal

(2) Temp difference across AB is greater than that of across CD
(3) Temp difference across AB is less than that of across CD
(4) Temp difference may be equal or different depending in the thermal conductivity of rod.

4. A heat flux of 2000 J/s is to be passed through a copper rod of length 10 cm and area of cross
section 100 cm2. The thermal conductivity of copper is 200 W/m°C. The two ends of this rod
must be kept at a temperature difference of
(1) 1°C
(2) 10°C
(3) 100°C
(4) 1000°C
5. The ratio of the diameters of two metallic rods of the same material is 4 : 1 and their lengths
are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the temperature difference between them are equal, the rate of flow of
heat in them will be in the ratio of -
(1) 2 : 1
(2) 4 : 1
(3) 16 : 1
(4) 32 : 1

6. The lengths and radii of two rods made of same material are in the ratios 2 : 3 and 1 : 2
respectively. If the temperature difference between the ends for the two rods be the same
then in the steady state. The amount of heat flowing per second through them will be in the
ratio of
(1) 1 : 3
(2) 4 : 3
(3) 8 : 9
(4) 3 : 8

7. The area of the glass of a window of a room is 10m2 and thickness 4 mm. The outer and inner
temperature are 60°C and 40°C respectively. Thermal conductivity of glass in MKS system is
0.4 then heat flowing in the room per second will be
(1) 3 × 104 joules
(2) 2 × 104 joules
(3) 30 joules
(4) 45 joules

8. Two metal rods, 1 & 2 of same length have same temperature difference between their ends,
their thermal conductivities are K1 & K2 and cross-sectional areas A1 & A2 respectively. What is
required condition for same rate of heat conduction in them.
(1) K1 = K2
(2) K1 A1 = K2 A2
K1 K 2
(3) =
A1 A 2
K1 K 2
(4) 2
= 2
1 2
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Answer 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 2

SOLUTIONS
1. (2)
Heat resistance R = R
kA A
R is maximum for option II
So conduction of heat will be least.

2. (4)
Under steady state, the temperature of a body does not change with time but is different at
different point of the body.

3. (3)
KA
i= . T
L
iL
T =
KA
i, L and K = same for all
1
T  Area  T 
Area

4. (3)
Q KA ( 1 − 2 )
=
t L
200  100  10−4 ( 1 − 2 )
2000 =
10  10−2
1 – 2 = 100°C

5. (4)
2
dQ A r2 Q1  4  2
  , =  = 32:1
dt Q 2  1  1

6. (4)
2
 r1 
dQ A r R1  r2 
2
14 3
IH =    = = =
dt R2  1  2 3 8
 
 2

7. (2)
dQ KA (0.4)(10)(60 − 40)
= ( 1 − 2 ) =
dt L 4  10−3
= 20 × 103 = 2 × 104 J

8. (2)
L1 = L2, (1 – 2) is same
K1 A1 K A
( 1 − 2 ) = 2 2 ( 1 − 2 )
L1 L2
K1A1 = K2A2
 Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Resistance DPP-08

1. The coefficient of thermal conductivity depends upon-

(1) Temperature difference of two ends
(2) Area of the plate
(3) Thickness of the plate
(4) Material of the plate

2. The material used in the manufacture of cooker must have (K-coefficient of thermal conductivity,
S– specific heat of material used) :
(1) high K and low S
(2) low K and low S
(3) high K and high S
(4) low K and high S

3. On a cold morning, a person will feel metal surface colder to touch than a wooden surface
because
(1) Metal has high specific heat
(2) Metal has high thermal conductivity
(3) Metal has low specific heat
(4) Metal has low thermal conductivity

4. Mud houses are cooler in summer and warmer in winter because

(1) Mud is super conductor of heat
(2) Mud is good conductor of heat
(3) Mud is bad conductor of heat
(4) None of these

5. The ratio of coefficient of thermal conductivity of two different materials is 25:9. If the
thermal resistance of rods of same area of these material is same, then what is ratio of length
of these rods -
(1) 3:5
(2) 5:3
(3) 25:9
(4) 9:25
6. Two bars of thermal conductivities K and 3K and lengths 3 cm and 6 cm respectively have
equal cross-sectional area. they are joined length wise as shown in the figure. If the
temperature at the ends of this composite bar is 0°C and 60°C respectively (see figure), then
the temperature of the interface () is


0°C K 3K 60°C

3cm 6cm
(1) 36°C
100
(2) °C
3
(3) 20°C
200
(4) °C
3

7. Figure shows a thermal network of five metal rods of the same cross-section area, if the heat
current from the ends A and B is 180 W. Find the heat current through curved (lower) part.

30cm 30cm
A B
(100°C (0°C)
) 90cm
(1) 70 W
(2) 80 W
(3) 90 W
(4) 100 W

8. Rate of heat flow through a cylindrical rod is Q1. Temperatures of ends of rod are T1 and T2. If
all the linear dimensions of the rod become four times and temperature difference remains
same, it's rate of heat flow is Q2, then: –
(1) Q1 = 2Q2
(2) Q2 = 2Q1
(3) Q2 = 4Q1
(4) Q1 = 4Q2

9. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of copper is nine times that of steel. In the composite
cylindrical bar shown in the figure what will be the temperature at the junction of copper and
steel?
100°C 0°C
copper steel

60cm 20cm
(1) 75°C
(2) 67°C
(3) 33°C
(4) 25°C
10. The temperature of hot and cold end of a 40 cm long rod in thermal steady state are at 80°C
and 20°C respectively. Temperature at the centre of the rod is
(1) 50°C
(2) 60°C
(3) 40°C
(4) 30°C

11. The figure shows the face and interface temperature of a composite slab containing of four
layers of two materials having identical thickness. Under steady state condition, find the value
of temperature .
20°C 10°C  –5°C –
10°C

k 2k k 2k

k = thermal
(1) 5°C conductivity
(2) 10°C
(3) –15°C
(4) 15°C

12. Woolen clothes are used in winter season because woolen clothes :-
(1) Are good sources for producing heat
(2) Absorb heat from surroundings
(3) Are bad conductors of heat
(4) Provide heat to body continuously

13. Three rods made of the same material and having the same cross-section have been joined as
shown in the figure. Each rod is of the same length. The left and right ends are kept at 0°C
and 75°C respectively. The temperature of the junction of the three rods will be :
75°C

0°C

75°C
(1) 45°C
(2) 50°C
(3) 30°C
(4) 20°C

14. Why metals are good conductors of heat :-

(1) Their surface are good reflectors of heat
(2) Their atoms move very violently
(3) They contain large no. of free electron
(4) None of these
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Answer 4 1 2 3 3 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 2 3

SOLUTIONS
1. (4)
Thermal conductivity (K) depend's on material

2. (1)
Low specific heat means low heat capacity and high conductivity means it will transfer heat to food
quickly.

3. (2)
Metal has high thermal conductivity

4. (3)
Mud is a bad conductor of heat

5. (3)
L
As R =
KA
L1 L
 = 2
K1 A K 2 A
L1 K1 25
 = =
L2 K2 9

6. (1)
KA (3K)(A)
(0 − ) = ( − 60)
3 6
–2 = 3 – 180   = 36°C

7. (3)
90W
180W
90W
Thermal current equally divided.

8. (3)
r2 Q1 r 2 4L
Q  =   Q2 = 4Q1
Q2 L ( 4r )2
9. (1)
(9K)(A)(100 − ) K(A)( − 0)
=
60 20
900 – 9 = 3
900
= = 75°C
12

10. (1)
T
80°C 20°C
20cm 20cm

( 80 − T ) ( T − 20)
KA = KA
20 20
2T = 100
T = 50°C

11. (1)
Q
= same
t
KA ( 20 − 10) 2KA (10 −  )
So =

 2 =10   = 5 °C

12. (3)
bad conductor of heat

13. (2)
75°C
i2
i3
0°C
T

i1 75°C
i1 + i2 = i3
KA KA KA
(75 − T) + (75 − T) = (T − 0)

150 – 2T = T
3T = 150  T = 50°C

14. (3)
Free electron provide conduction property
 Heat Transfer by Convection DPP-09

1. The layers of atmosphere are heated through

(1) Convection
(2) Conduction
(3) Radiation
(4) 2 and 3 both

2. The cause of air currents from ocean to ground is example of

(1) The specific heat of water is more than that of sand
(2) Convection
(3) Radiation
(4) Diffraction

3. In natural convection, a heated portion of a liquid moves because

(1) Its molecular motion becomes aligned
(2) Of molecular collisions within it
(3) Its density is less than that of the surrounding fluid
(4) Of currents of the surrounding fluid

4. It is hotter at the same distance over the top of a fire than it is in the side of it, mainly because
(1) Air conducts heat upwards
(2) Heat is radiated upwards
(3) Convection takes more heat upwards
(4) Convection, conduction and radiation all contribute significantly transferring heat upward

5. The freezer in a refrigerator is located at the top section so that

(1) The entire chamber of the refrigerator is cooled quickly due to convection
(2) The motor is not heated
(3) The heat gained from the environment is high
(4) The heat gained from the environment is low

6. There are several examples of processes in physics where energy can be transported without
the bulk motion of matter. For which one of the following processes is this not the case
(1) Wave propagation
(2) Conduction
(3) Convection
(4) Radiation
7. When fluids are heated from the bottom, convection currents are produced because
(1) Molecular motion of fluid becomes aligned
(2) Molecular collisions take place within the fluid
(3) Heated fluid becomes more dense than the cold fluid above it
(4) Heated fluid becomes less dense than the cold fluid above it

8. Ice formed over lakes has :-

(1) Very high thermal conductivity and helps in further ice formation.
(2) Very low conductivity and retards further formation of ice.
(3) It permits quick convection and retards further formation of ice.
(4) It is very good radiator
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Answer 1 2 3 3 1 3 4 2

SOLUTIONS
1. (1)
Convection (density difference)

2. (2)
Convection (density difference)

3. (3)
Convection is due to density difference

4. (3)
Convection: heat the air molecules which move upward, while high density cool molecule comes
down.

5. (1)
Cold air is heavy so comes.
down, easily

6. (3)
Convection

7. (4)
Heated fluid becomes lighter.

8. (2)
Very low conductivity.
 Heat Transfer by Radiation and Prevost's Theory DPP-10

1. We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which of the following statements is
true?
(1) The radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters
(2) The radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence is not visible
(3) The radiation emitted is in the infra-red region
(4) The radiation is emitted only during the day

2. The velocity of heat radiation in vacuum is

(1) Equal to that of light
(2) Less than that of light
(3) Greater than that of light
(4) Equal to that of sound

3. Which of the following is the correct device for the detection of thermal radiation
(1) Constant volume thermometer
(2) Liquid-in-glass thermometer
(3) Six's maximum and minimum thermometer
(4) Thermopile

4. The energy supply being cut-off, an electric heater element cools down to the temperature of
its surroundings, but it will not col further because
(1) Supply is cut off
(2) It is made of metal
(3) Surroundings are radiating
(4) Element & surroundings have same temp.

5. We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which of the following statement is
true
(1) The radiation is emitted only during the day
(2) The radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters
(3) The radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence is not visible
(4) The radiation emitted is in the infra-red region
6. Which of the following statements is wrong
(1) Rough surfaces are better radiators than smooth surface
(2) Highly polished mirror like surface are very good radiators
(3) Black surfaces are better absorbers than white ones
(4) Black surfaces are better radiators than white

7. Prevost's theory of heat exchange is not applicable at temperature

(1) 0°R
(2) 0°C
(3) 0K
(4) 0°F

8. Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to Prevost's theory of heat
exchange ?
(1) All bodies absorb as well as emit thermal radiations at all temperatures greater than absolute
zero.
(2) If the amount of radiation absorbed by a body is equal to that emitted by the body, then the
body will be in thermal equilibrium.
(3) The process of heat exchange among bodies is a continuous phenomena.
(4) The heat exchange occurs at absolute zero temperature as well.
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Answer 3 1 4 4 4 2 3 4

SOLUTIONS
1. (3)
Thermal radiation are infrared radiation

2. (1)
The velocity of heat radiation in vacuum is equal to that of light.

3. (4)
A thermopile is a sensitive instrument, used for detection of heat radiation and measurement of
their intensity.

4. (4)
When element and surroundings have same temperature. There will be no temperature difference,
hence heat will not flow from the filament and it's temperature remains constant.

5. (4)
Every body at all time, at all temperatures emits radiation (except at T = 0). The radiation emitted by
the human body is in the infra-red region.

6. (2)
Highly polished mirror like surfaces are good reflectors, but not good radiators.

7. (3)
Prevost postulated that radiative equilibrium is the condition where a steady state system is in
dynamic equilibrium, with equal incoming and outgoing radiative flux and negligible heat transfer
by conduction and convection.
So by extended logic, at 0 K equilibrium cannot be reached.

8. (4)
The heat exchange occurs at absolute zero temperature as well.
 Ideal Black Body and Kirchhoff's Law DPP-11

1. The ideal black body is

(1) Hot coal at high temperature
(2) Surface of glass printed with coal tar
(3) Metal surface
(4) A hollow container painted with black colour and small hole

2. We consider the radiation emitted by the human body. Which of the following statements is
true?
(1) The radiation is emitted during the summers and absorbed during the winters
(2) The radiation emitted lies in the ultraviolet region and hence is not visible
(3) The radiation emitted is in the infra-red region
(4) The radiation is emitted only during the day

3. A body is in thermal equilibrium with the surrounding:

(1) It will stop emitting heat radiation
(2) Amount of radiation emitted and absorbed by it will be equal
(3) It will emit heat radiation at faster rate
(4) It will emit heat radiation slowly

4. Which of the following statement is correct for ideal black body :

(1) This absorbs visible radiation only.
(2) This absorbs infrared radiation only
(3) This absorbs half of radiation only and reflects the half
(4) This totally absorbs heat radiation of all the wavelengths

5. The spectrum from a black body radiation is a :

(1) line spectrum
(2) band spectrum
(3) continuous spectrum
(4) line & band both

6. The reflective power of a perfectly black body is

(1) zero
(2) infinity
(3) 1.5
(4) 1.0
7. As compared to the person with white skin, the person with black skin will experience
(1) Less heat and more cold
(2) More heat and more cold
(3) More heat and less cold
(4) Less heat and less cold

8. There is a black spot on a body. If the body is heated and carried in a dark room then it glows
more. This can be explained on the basis of –
(1) Newton's law of cooling
(2) Wein's law
(3) Kirchhoff's law
(4) Stefan's law

9. From Kirchhoff's law the ratio of emissive power and absorption power of all bodies –
(1) Are different.
(2) Is equal to emissive power of black body at same temperature.
(3) Is equal to emissive power of white body.
(4) Is equal to emissive power of black body at any temperature.

10. If e and a be the emissive power and absorption power respectively of a body and E be the
emissive power of an ideal black body, then from Kirchhoff's laws
(1) a = E / e
(2) a / e = E
(3) e / a = E
(4) e = E / a
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer 4 3 2 4 3 1 2 3 2 3

SOLUTIONS
1. (4)
Good emitter is a good absorber

2. (3)
Thermal radiation are infrared radiation

3. (2)
Amount of radiation emitted and absorbed by it will be equal.

4. (4)
Ideal black body, totally absorb heat radiation of all the wavelengths.

5. (3)
Spectral energy distribution curve is a continuous curve for ideal black body (IBB)

6. (1)
For ideal black body (IBB) : r = 0

7. (2)
black is more emitter of heat than white.

8. (3)
Kirchhoff's Law: - good emitter is a good absorber

9. (2)
e
 a  = EIBB
 GB

10. (3)
Kirchhoff's law: -
e
= E
a
 Stefan's Boltzmann Law DPP-12

1. The original temperature of a black body is 727°C. Calculate temperature at which total
radiant energy from this black body becomes double : (21/4 = 1.19)
(1) 971 K
(2) 1190 K
(3) 2001 K
(4) 1458 K

2. The rate of dissipation of heat by a black body at temperature T is Q. What will be the rate of
dissipation of heat by another body at temperature 2T and emissivity 0.25 :-
(1) 16Q
(2) 4Q
(3) 8Q
(4) 4.5Q

3. The amount of radiations emitted per second by unit area of a hollow container at 10 3K will
be: -
(1) 567 J
(2) 5670 J
(3) 56700 J
(4) 567000 J

4. A spherical body of area A, and emissivity e = 0.8 is kept inside a black body. What is the rate
at which energy is radiated per second at temperature T.
(1) 0.6AT4
(2) 0.4AT4
(3) 0.8AT4
(4) 1.0AT4

5. If temperature of ideal black body increased by 10%, then percentage increase in quantity of
radiation emitted from it's surface will be: -
(1) 10%
(2) 40%
(3) 46%
(4) 100%
6. The rectangular surface of area 4cm × 2 cm of a black body at a temperature of 127°C emits
energy at the rate of E. If the length and breadth of the surface are each reduced to half of
the initial value and the temperature is raised to 327°C, the rate of emission of energy will
become.
3
(1) E
8
81
(2) E
16
9
(3) E
16
81
(4) E
64

7. The rate of emission of radiation of a black body at 273°C is E, then the rate of emission of
radiation of this body at 0°C will be
E
(1)
16
E
(2)
4
E
(3)
8
(4) 0

8. The temperature of a perfect black body is 727°C and its area is 0.1 m 2. If Stefan's constant is
5.67×10–8 watt/m2–K4, then heat radiated by it in 2 minute is :
(1) 16200 cal
(2) 162000 cal
(3) 1620 cal
(4) 162 cal

9. A black body radiates energy at the rate of E watt/m2 at a high temperature T K. When the
temperature is reduced to T/3 K, the radiant energy will be
E
(1)
81
E
(2)
27
(3) 3E
(4) 9E
10. Ratio of radius of curvature of cylindrical emitters of same material is 1:9 and their
temperature are in ratio 3:1. Then ratio of amount of heat emitted by them is - (For Cylinder
length = radius)
(1) 2:1
(2) 1:1
(3) 4:1
(4) 1:4

11. A solid cube and sphere are made of same substance and both have same surface area. If the
temperature of both bodies 150° C then :
(1) Both will loss of Heat by same rate
(2) Rate of loss of Heat of cube will be more than that of the sphere
(3) Rate of loss of Heat of the sphere will be more than that of the cube
(4) Rate of loss of Heat will be more for that whose mass is more
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Answer 2 2 3 3 3 4 1 2 1 2 1

SOLUTIONS
1. (2)
E1 T14
=
E2 T24
4
E  1000 
 =
2E  T 

( 2)
12
T = 21/4  1000 =  1000

= 1.191000 = 1190K

2. (2)
Q T4
=
Q2 (0.25)(2T)4
Q 1
=
Q2 4
Q 2 = 4Q

3. (3)
Q = AT4t
Q
= T4
t.A
Q
= 5.67 × 10–8 × (103)4
t.A
Q
= 5.67 × 104 = 56700 J
t.A

4. (3)
Q = erAT4t
Q
 = 0.8 AT 4
t

5. (3)
E = T4
E' =  (1.1 T)4
E' = (1.1)4  T4 = (1.1)4E
E' = 1.21 × 1.21E = 1.4641E
E'− E
%DE =  10 = 0.4641  100 = 46.41%
E'
6. (4)
E  ( 400)  8  4
4

=
E'  ( 600)4  4  2
4
E 2
= 4
E'  3 
81
E' = E
64

7. (1)
4
E1 E  546 
= =
E2 E2  273 
E
E2 =
16

8. (1)
Q = AT4t
Q
= AT4
t
Q
= 5.67 × 10–8 × 0.1 × (727 + 273)4
t
Q
= 5670 W
t
Heat radiation in 2 min
Q = 5670 × 2 × 60 = 680400
In cal. = 680400 × 0.239 = 162615.6  162000 J

9. (1)
E = T4
E T
 =
E' ( T 3)4

E
 E' =
81

10. (2)
Q  r2T4
2 4
Q1  1   3  1
 =  =
Q 2  9   1  1

11. (1)
RH  Area (A), so same for both
 Newton's law of cooling DPP-13

1. Four identical calorimeters painted in different colours, are heated to same temperature and
then allowed to cool in vacuum. Which will cool fastest?
(1) One which is painted bright
(2) One which is painted thick white
(3) One which is painted thick black
(4) One which is painted bright white

2. Cooling rate of a sphere of 600 K at external environment (200 K) is R. When the temperature
of sphere is reduced to 400 K then cooling rate of the sphere becomes:
3
(1) R
16
16
(2) R
3
9
(3) R
27
(4) None

3. The thermal capacities of two bodies are in the ratio of 1 : 8. If the rate of loss of heat are
equal for the two bodies under identical conditions of surroundings, then the ratio of rate of
fall of temperature of the two bodies is -
(1) 1 : 4
(2) 4 : 1
(3) 1 : 8
(4) 8 : 1

4. Two spheres of radii in the ratio 1 : 3 and densities in the ratio 3 : 1 and of same specific heat,
are heated to same temperature and left in the same surrounding. Their rate of falling
temperature will be in the ratio:
(1) 3 : 1
(2) 1 : 1
(3) 1 : 3
(4) 1 : 9
5. Two sphere of radius R1 & R2 have densities 1 & 2 and specific heat S1 and S2 if they are
heated to the same temperature the ratio of their rates of falling temperature will be: -
R2
(1)
R1
R12S2
(2)
R21S1
R22S2
(3)
R11S1
2
R 
(4)  1 
 R2 

6. If a liquid takes 30s in cooling from 95°C to 90°C and 70s in cooling from 55°C to 50°C then
temperature of room is -
(1) 16.5°C
(2) 22.5°C
(3) 28.5°C
(4) 32.5°C

7. Newton's law of cooling is used in laboratory for the determination of the

(1) Specific heat of the gases
(2) The latent heat of gases
(3) Specific heat of liquids
(4) Latent heat of liquids

8. According to Newton's law of cooling, the rate of cooling of a body is proportional to :–

(1) Temperature of the body
(2) Temperature of the surrounding
(3) Fourth power of the temperature of body
(4) Difference of the temperature of the body and the surrounding.

9. If a piece of metal is heated to temperature  and then allowed to cool in a room which is at
temperature 0, the graph between the temperature T of the metal and time t will be closest to
T

(1) 0

O t

(2) 0

O t
 T
(3) 0

O t

T
(4)

O t

10. A liquid in a beaker has temperature  at time t and 0 is temperature of surroundings, then
according to Newton's law of cooling, correct graph between loge( – 0) and t is:
log e (  − 0 )

(1)

t
log e (  − 0 )

(2)

t
log e (  − 0 )

(3)

0 t
log e (  − 0 )

(4)

0 t

11. A bucket full of hot water cools from 80°C to 75°C in time T1, from 75° to 70°C in time T2 and
from 70°C to 65°C in time T3, then
(1) T1 = T2 = T3
(2) T1 > T2 > T3
(3) T1 < T2 < T3
(4) T1 > T2 < T3
12. A cup of tea cools from 100°C to 80°C in one minute. The ambient temperature is 30°C. In
cooling from 80°C to 60°C, it will take
(1) 50 sec.
(2) 90 sec.
(3) 60 sec.
(4) 48 sec.
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Answer 3 1 4 2 3 2 3 4 2 3 3 2

SOLUTIONS
1. (3)
Good absorber is good emitter

2. (1)
R1  (600)4 – (200)4
R2  (400)4 – (200)4
R 2 (16 + 4 )(16 − 4 ) 20  12
= =
R 1 (36 + 4 )(36 − 4 ) 40  32

3
R2 = R
16

3. (4)
Q = CT
dQ dT
 =C
dt dt
Here C = thermal capacity.
( dT dt )1 C2 8
= =
( dT dt )2 C1 1

4. (2)
A
RF 
ms
r22
ratio of cooling for two sphere =
r11
3 1 1
= =
13 1

5. (3)
A
R
ms
4r2
R
4 3
r sp
3
R C1 R 2 2 s 2
=
R C2 R 1 1 s1
6. (2)
1 − 2  + 
Use = K  1 2 − 0 
t  2 
95 − 90  95 + 90 
 = K − 0  ……(i)
30  2 
55 − 50  55 + 50 
 = K − 0  ……(ii)
70  2 
By dividing equation (i) by (ii),
7 185 − 20
=
3 105 − 20
 735 – 140 = 555 – 60
80 = 180
180
 0 = = 22.5 C
8

7. (3)
Newton's law of cooling is used to calculate the specific heat of liquid.

8. (4)
d
 (  − 0 ) (Newton's law)
dt

9. (2)
dT
= −k(T − 0 )
dt T
dT
 = −kdt
T − 0 0
n ( T − 0 ) = −kt + c
O t
T – 0 = e– kt + c
T = 0 = e– kt + c

10. (3) n ( – 0)

d
= −k( − 0 )
dt
d
= −kdt
( − 0 )
n(−  0 ) = − k t + c t

11. (3)
d
− = k( − 0 )
dt
As difference between body temperature and surrounding temperature decreases. Rate of cooling
decreases.
12. (2)
100 − 80  100 + 80 
= K − 30 
60  2 
1
 = K ( 60 ) …….(i)
3
80 − 60  80 + 60 
 = K − 30 
t  2 
20
 = K ( 40 ) …….(ii)
t
Solving equation (i) and (ii), we find
t = 90 Sec.
 Spectral Emissive Power and Wien's Displacement Law DPP-14

1. The m – T curve for a perfect black body is –

(m → frequency corresponding to maximum emission of radiation)
D B
C

m

A
T
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D

2. Two stars appear to be red and blue, what is true about them -
(1) The red star is nearer
(2) The blue star is nearer
(3) The temperature of red star is less
(4) The temperature of blue star is less

3. The temperature of a furnace is 2607°C and the intensity is maximum in its radiation
spectrum nearly at 12000Å. If the intensity in the spectrum of a star is maximum nearly at
4800Å, then the surface temperature of star is
(1) 8400°C
(2) 6927°C
(3) 6219.5°C
(4) 5900°C

4. The colour of a star is an indication of its -

(1) Weight
(2) Distance
(3) Temperature
(4) Size
5. If m denotes the wavelength at which the radiation emission from a black body at a
temperature T K is maximum then
(1) m  T
(2) m  T2
(3) m  T–1
(4) m  T–2

6. Star S1 emits maximum radiation of wavelength 540 nm and the star S 2 emits maximum
radiation of wavelength 720 nm, what is the ratio of the temperature of S1 and S2 :
(1) 4/3
(2) (4/3)1/4
(3) 3/4
(4) (3/4)1/2

7. Shown below are the black body radiation curves at temperatures T 1 and T2 (T2 > T1). Which
of the following plots is correct: –

(1) I
T2
T1
I

(2) I
T2
T1
I

(3)
I T2
T1
I

(4)
I T2
T1
I

8. On increasing the temperature of a black body, wavelength for maximum emission.

(1) Shifts towards smaller wavelength
(2) Shifts towards greater wavelength
(3) Does not shift
(4) Depends on the shape of source.
9. A black body at 300 K is found to emit maximum energy at a wavelength 15 µm. When its
temperature is raised to 500 K, then wavelength at which maximum energy emitted is :
(1) 27m
(2) 9m
(3) 3m
(4) 1m
 Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Answer 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 2

SOLUTIONS

1. (2)
1 b m B
m   m =
T T
c
m =
m
m  temperature T

2. (3)
m  T  wavelength of blue colour is lesser than red so the temperature of blue star is more.

3. (2)
 m1 T1 =  m2 T2
2880 K × 12000Å = 4800Å × T2
T2 = 7200 K = 6927°C

4. (3)
b
m = weins law
T

5. (3)
1
Wein's Law  m 
T

6. (1)
T1 2 720 4
= = =
T2 1 540 3

7. (1)
1
m  according to weins law
T

8. (1)
1
Wein's Law  m 
T

9. (2)
mT = constant
1 T1 =  2 T2
300 × 15 = 5 × 2
2 = 9µm