Reversible vs Irreversible
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Re: Reversible vs Irreversible
Reversible work is done very slowly and requires the maximum amount of energy.
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Re: Reversible vs Irreversible
Reversible process: can change the reaction by changing a variable in subtle amount. The variable is usually pressure.
Also the reversible work is always greater than irreversible work.
Also the reversible work is always greater than irreversible work.
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Re: Reversible vs Irreversible
I may be wrong but I believe you are referring to irreversible vs reversible processes. A reversible process can be reversed by infinitely small changes in a variable (such as volume), and these infinitesimal changes are so tiny that they result in the maximum amount of work done. In the end, though, the direction of the reaction is able to be reversed.
For an irreversible process, the direction of the reaction cannot be changed by small changes in a variable.
A good example in the book is given on page 265 with the moving piston.
I hope this helps.
For an irreversible process, the direction of the reaction cannot be changed by small changes in a variable.
A good example in the book is given on page 265 with the moving piston.
I hope this helps.
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