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What is meant by reversible process? How does it differ from irreversible process?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 13 Aug, 2014, 01:36: PM
Expert Answer
A process which is carried infinitely slowly through a series of steps so that the system and surroundings always remain almost in equilibrium state is called reversible process.
Differences between reversible and irreversible process
Reversible process | Irreversible process |
(i) It occurs through infinite number of steps under equilibrium conditions at each step. | (i) Equilibrium exist only at the beginning and at the end. |
(ii) Work obtained is the maximum in this process. | (ii) Work obtained is not the maximum. |
(iii) It is only an imaginary process and cannot be realized in actual practice. | (iii) It is a natural process and occurs in a particular direction under given set of conditions. |
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