NCERT / Physics / Ch.10

Thermal Properties of Matter

Temperature · Heat · Expansion · Calorimetry · Conduction
MCQ Master Series — 50 expert questions across 5 difficulty tiers.

⚡ Start Quiz 📊 Analytics
50
Questions
8
Topics
24
CBSE Level
12
JEE Main Level
2
JEE Advanced Level
Question Intelligence

Quiz Analytics

A data-driven breakdown of all 50 questions by difficulty, exam origin and topic distribution.

📈 Distribution Overview

50
Total Questions
CBSE Level
24
JEE Main Level
12
JEE Advanced Level
2
NEET
10
Mixed
2

🗂 Topic Coverage

Heat & Temperature
12%
Thermal Expansion
10%
Specific Heat & Calorimetry
16%
Change of State & Latent Heat
12%
Heat Transfer (Cond/Conv/Rad)
16%
Radiations
14%
Gas Laws / Absolute Temperature
10%
Newton's Law of Cooling
10%
24
CBSE Level
12
JEE Main Level
2
JEE Advanced Level
10
NEET
2
Mixed
Conceptual Framework

Key Concept Highlights

6 foundational pillars that power every question in this quiz. Understand these, and the answers follow naturally.

🌡️
Temperature Scales
Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin scales; absolute zero at 0 K = −273.15 °C. T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15.
📏
Thermal Expansion
Linear (αL), superficial (βS = 2α) and volumetric (γV = 3α) expansion. Anomalous expansion of water at 4 °C.
🔥
Specific Heat & Calorimetry
Q = mcΔT. Calorimetry principle: heat lost = heat gained. Cp > Cv for gases; for solids/liquids Cp ≈ Cv.
💧
Change of State & Latent Heat
Q = mL during phase change at constant temperature. Latent heat of fusion (L_f) and vaporisation (L_v).
🌊
Modes of Heat Transfer
Conduction (Fourier's law, H = KA ΔT/d), Convection (fluid movement), Radiation (Stefan–Boltzmann law).
📉
Newton's Law of Cooling
Rate of heat loss ∝ excess temperature over surroundings: dT/dt = −k(T − T₀). Valid for small ΔT.
Pedagogical Value

Why MCQs Matter

Multiple-choice questions are not mere guessing games — they are the sharpest diagnostic tool available to a competitive exam aspirant.

WHY
  • Force precise recall — vague conceptual understanding gets exposed immediately
  • Train elimination logic, a critical skill in JEE where partial knowledge suffices
  • Mirror CBSE Board objective and JEE Main Paper 1 formats exactly
  • Build decisive exam temperament — no room for hesitation
  • Reveal misconceptions that long-answer formats often mask
  • Provide instant feedback loops for targeted revision
~8%

of JEE Main Physics marks from Thermal Properties

Quick Reference

Important Formula Capsules

8 must-memorise equations that surface repeatedly across CBSE and JEE papers.

Linear Expansion
\[ \Delta L = L_0\,\alpha\,\Delta T \]
Volumetric Expansion
\[ \Delta V = V_0\,\gamma\,\Delta T,\quad \gamma = 3\alpha \]
Sensible Heat
\[ Q = mc\Delta T \]
Latent Heat
\[ Q = mL \]
Fourier Conduction
\[ H = \dfrac{KA\,\Delta T}{d} \]
Stefan–Boltzmann
\[ E = \sigma T^{4},\quad P = \varepsilon\sigma A T^{4} \]
Wien's Disp. Law
\[ \lambda_{\max}\,T = b = 2.898\times10^{-3}\ \text{m·K} \]
Newton's Cooling
\[ \dfrac{dT}{dt} = -k\,(T - T_0) \]
Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

By completing this quiz set you will have exercised all the following competencies.

01 Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin scales fluently
02 Apply linear, superficial and volumetric expansion formulae
03 Solve calorimetry problems using the principle of heat exchange
04 Distinguish latent heat of fusion from latent heat of vaporisation
05 Apply Fourier's law to conduction problems (thermal resistance, slabs)
06 Use Stefan–Boltzmann and Wien's laws for radiation problems
07 Solve Newton's Law of Cooling problems numerically and graphically
Exam Preparation

Strategy & Preparation Tips

5 evidence-based strategies to maximise your score in CBSE Boards and JEE.

01
Strategy
Expansion First
Linear vs. volumetric expansion and the γ = 3α relation are tested in CBSE every year. Derive once, memorise always.
02
Strategy
Calorimetry Numericals
Practise mixed-phase problems (ice + steam + water) — these are JEE Main favourites requiring careful sign convention.
03
Strategy
Heat Transfer Trio
Know one formula per mode: Fourier (conduction), Stefan–Boltzmann (radiation), and the qualitative basis of convection.
04
Strategy
Wien & Stefan for JEE
JEE Advanced tests Wien's law in graph-based questions. Practise interpreting intensity-vs-wavelength (blackbody) curves.
05
Strategy
Timed Mock Run
Target this 50-question set in under 35 minutes — ≈ 42 s per question, matching JEE Main pacing exactly.

Ready to Test Your Mastery?

50 questions  ·  Elapsed timer  ·  Instant scored results

⚡ Begin Thermal Properties of Matter Quiz
🎯 Knowledge Check

Physics — THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

50 Questions Class 11 MCQs
1
The SI unit of temperature is
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
2
Which physical quantity remains constant in an isothermal process?
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
3
Absolute zero corresponds to a temperature of
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
4
The dimensional formula of coefficient of linear expansion is
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
5
Which material generally has the highest coefficient of linear expansion?
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
6
Thermal stress is produced in a body when
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
7
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of unit mass of a substance by \(1\,\text{K}\) is called
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
8
Water has a high specific heat capacity. This property is responsible for
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
9
The basic principle of calorimetry is
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
10
During melting of ice at \(0^\circ\text{C}\), the temperature of ice
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
11
Regelation is the phenomenon of
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
12
Sublimation is the process in which a substance changes directly from
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
13
The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
14
Heat transfer through a solid without movement of its particles is called
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
15
Which mode of heat transfer does not require a material medium?
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
16
Newton’s law of cooling is valid when
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
17
According to Newton’s law of cooling, the rate of cooling is proportional to
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
18
The coefficient of volume expansion of an isotropic solid is approximately
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
19
A thermometer works on the principle of
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
20
Which of the following is a poor conductor of heat?
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
21
Heat capacity of a body depends on
(Exam: CBSE – Class XI)
22
Molar specific heat at constant pressure is greater than at constant volume because
(Exam: NEET)
23
The relation between molar specific heats of an ideal gas is
(Exam: NEET)
24
Wien’s displacement law relates
(Exam: CBSE)
25
A perfect black body is one which
(Exam: CBSE)
26
According to Stefan–Boltzmann law, radiant energy emitted per unit area is proportional to
(Exam: NEET)
27
If temperature of a black body is doubled, the energy radiated becomes
(Exam: NEET)
28
The SI unit of thermal conductivity is
(Exam: CBSE)
29
In liquids and gases, heat is mainly transferred by
(Exam: CBSE)
30
Sea breeze is an example of
(Exam: CBSE)
31
Thermal expansion of solids mainly occurs due to
(Exam: NEET)
32
Invar is used for making precision instruments because
(Exam: NEET)
33
Emissive power of a surface depends on
(Exam: NEET)
34
Which of the following surfaces is the best emitter of heat?
(Exam: NEET)
35
Newton’s law of cooling can be derived from
(Exam: JEE Main)
36
When two bodies at different temperatures are placed in contact, heat flows until
(Exam: JEE Main)
37
Latent heat has the same dimensions as
(Exam: NEET)
38
Cooling by evaporation occurs because
(Exam: NEET)
39
The gas law that explains increase of pressure with temperature at constant volume is
(Exam: JEE Main)
40
The equation of state for an ideal gas is
(Exam: CBSE)
41
Absolute temperature of a gas is directly proportional to
(Exam: JEE Main)
42
A substance having negative coefficient of expansion will
(Exam: JEE Main)
43
According to Newton’s law of cooling, the temperature difference between a body and surroundings varies with time as
(Exam: JEE Advanced)
44
Rate of heat transfer by radiation increases with
(Exam: JEE Main)
45
Specific heat capacity is maximum for
(Exam: JEE Main)
46
A thermally insulated system is one in which
(Exam: JEE Main)
47
The unit of Stefan–Boltzmann constant is
(Exam: JEE Main)
48
A cavity with a small hole behaves like
(Exam: JEE Main)
49
In which thermodynamic process does temperature remain constant while heat is exchanged?
(Exam: JEE Main)
50
Which assumption is fundamental to the ideal gas model?
(Exam: JEE Advanced)
📚
ACADEMIA AETERNUM तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय · Est. 2025
Sharing this chapter
Thermal Properties Of Matter | Physics Class 11
Thermal Properties Of Matter | Physics Class 11 — Complete Notes & Solutions · academia-aeternum.com
🎓 Class 11 📐 Physics 📖 NCERT ✅ Free Access 🏆 CBSE · JEE
Share on
WhatsApp
Telegram
X / Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
academia-aeternum.com/class-11/physics/thermal-properties-of-matter/mcqs/ Copy link
💡
Exam tip: Sharing chapter notes with your study group creates a reinforcement loop. Teaching a concept is the fastest path to mastering it before exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Temperature is a measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a body and determines the direction of heat flow.

Heat is a form of energy transferred from one body to another due to a temperature difference.

No

Thermal equilibrium is the state in which bodies in contact attain the same temperature and no net heat transfer occurs.

If two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system

It forms the basis of temperature measurement and the construction of thermometers.

Thermal expansion is the increase in dimensions of a substance when its temperature rises.

Linear expansion

It is the fractional change in length per unit original length per unit rise in temperature.

Change in length is given by \( \Delta L = L_0 \alpha \Delta T \).

Areal expansion is the increase in surface area of a solid due to rise in temperature.

Volumetric expansion is the increase in volume of a substance with temperature.

For isotropic solids

To allow thermal expansion and prevent buckling during high temperatures.

Water contracts on heating from \(0^\circ\text{C}\) to \(4^\circ\text{C}\) and expands beyond \(4^\circ\text{C}\).

Recent Posts

    --:-- ⏱ Time
    ⚡ Progress 0 / 50 answered

    THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER – Learning Resources

    Detailed Notes
    True / False
    NCERT Solutions
    Q&A Discussion
    Practice Advance MCQs

    Get in Touch

    Let's Connect

    Questions, feedback, or suggestions?
    We'd love to hear from you.