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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
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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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