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The document outlines the structure of the U.G. Degree Examinations for the Energy Physics course at National College, Tiruchirappalli, in April 2022. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay-type questions covering various topics related to energy sources, including renewable and non-renewable energy, solar energy, biomass, and global warming. The exam is divided into three sections with a total of 75 marks.

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Energy Physics Set 1

The document outlines the structure of the U.G. Degree Examinations for the Energy Physics course at National College, Tiruchirappalli, in April 2022. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay-type questions covering various topics related to energy sources, including renewable and non-renewable energy, solar energy, biomass, and global warming. The exam is divided into three sections with a total of 75 marks.

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NATIONAL COLLEGE (Autonomous), TIRUCHIRAPALLLI-620 001

U.G.,Degree Examinations-April 2022


FOURTH SEMESTER
NON MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSE 1 : ENERGY PHYSICS
Time: 3hours Max.Marks :75
SECTION-A (20×1=20Marks)
Choose the correct answer

1: The example for conventional energy source is


a)nuclear energy b)solar energy c)wind energy d)tidal energy
2.Nuclear power is developed by
a)Fussion reaction b)fission reaction c)photo reaction d)chemical reaction
3: The energy available in the wind over the Earth surfaces around
a)1.6 * 10 power 7 megawatt b)1.6 * 10 power 15 megawatt
c)1.6 * 10 power 10 megawatt d)1.6 * 10 power 9 megawatt
4: Which of the following energy has the greatest potential among all the sources
of renewable energy
a)solar energy b)wind energy c)thermal energy d)hydroelectrical energy
5 . The surface of the water acts as the collector for
A)wind energy b)solar heat c) geo thermal energy d) nuclear power
6: The tides in the sea are the result of
a)magnetic effect b) eleltric effect c) biomass effect d)gravitational method
7: The last stage on the process of transformation of buried vegetation into cold is
called
a) Anthracite b)lignite c)peat d)bituminous
8: The temperature of chromosphere is about
a)6000k b)4500k c)6000c d)4500c
9: Biomass is produced in nature through
a)Renewable method b)non-Renewable method c)photosynthesis method
d)combustion method
10: Digestion is a biological process that occurs in the
a)presence of oxygen b) presence of carbondi oxide c)absence of oxygen
d)absence of carbon di oxide
11: In gasification process the range of temperature for pyrolysis Zone is
_______ degree Celsius to _______ degree Celsius
a) 1000 to 2000 b) 500 to 1000 c)150 to 200 d) 200 to 600
12: The calorific value of natural gas is
a)high b)very high c) low d) 0
13: The temperature of the earth increases with increasing the depth below of 10
km is about _______degreecelsius
a)200 b)300 c)400 d) 500
14.Warming of atmosphere is due to the
a)photosynthesis effect b) Thomson effect c) greenhouse effect d) bohr effect
15: Electrolytic is the method of producing ------- from solar energy
a)nitrogen b) hydrogen c) oxygen d) carbon di oxide
16: the sun’s diameter is ________ times that of the earth
a) 100 b) 110 c) 120 d)130
17: the percentage light energy by converted by plants
a)0.1 b) 0.25 c) 0.5 d) 1
18. storage by phase change is known as
a)electrical storage b)chemical storage c) hydrogen storage d)latent heat storage
19: The production of wave energy which form of energy is used
a)potential energy b)kinetic energy c)solar energy d)wind energy
20.Hydrogen is conveniently stored for many application in
a)low pressure b) high pressure c) atmospheric pressure d) static pressure

Section B(5×5=25 Marks)


Answer ALL the questions
Each answer should not exceed 300words
21.(a)Distinguish between the renewable and non conventional energy
resources.

OR
(b) Write a short notes on fossil fuels.
22.(a) Decribe the working of Box Type solar cooker
OR
(b)Give the theory of nature of solar radiation.
23. (a)Explain bio mass in traditional solid mass.
OR
(b) What is meant by Gasification and explain it.
24.(a) Define OTEC and what are its types?
OR
(b)Write a notes on geothermal resources.
25.(a)Explain the concept of global warming .
OR
(b) Discuss about the hydrogen as fuel .
SECTION C (3×10=30 Marks)
Answer any three questions
Each answer should not exceed 1200 words

26.Explain briefly various forms of energy sources?


27. With the neat diagram, discuss commercial type solar water heater and also
mention their advantages.
28.What is meant by photosynthesis .Explain the various steps and conditions
involved in photosynthesis.
29. Explain briefly different types of wind power plant. What are the advantages
and disadvantages of wind energy?
30.Describe briefly energy crisis and the possible solutions for modern society.

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