Formula for reversible vs irreversible


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Grace Boyd 2F
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Formula for reversible vs irreversible

Postby Grace Boyd 2F » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:21 pm

Which equation is for reversible work and which is for irreversible? Also, how can I tell if a problem is asking about reversible or irreversible work if It doesn't explicitly state?
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Rachel Brown 3A
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Re: Formula for reversible vs irreversible

Postby Rachel Brown 3A » Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:07 pm

Reversible work is w=-nRTln (Pf/Pi)
Irreversible work is w=-PdeltaV
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