Reversible vs Irreversible Expansion
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En-Ya Zhang 3K
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Reversible vs Irreversible Expansion
What is the best way to recognize which equation to use when calculating for expansion?
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Hao Tam Tran 3H
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Re: Reversible vs Irreversible Expansion
Hi!
Usually, the question will tell you outright which pathway the reaction is taking. In general, irreversible expansion happens quickly and inefficiently expends energy/work, while reversible expansion takes place over an infinite (or at least a lot) of steps over a long amount of time; this allows for work to be used at each step rather than all at once in order to maximize the amount of energy/work. Hope that helps!
Usually, the question will tell you outright which pathway the reaction is taking. In general, irreversible expansion happens quickly and inefficiently expends energy/work, while reversible expansion takes place over an infinite (or at least a lot) of steps over a long amount of time; this allows for work to be used at each step rather than all at once in order to maximize the amount of energy/work. Hope that helps!
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