Delta U
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melissa_dis4K
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Delta U
I know that for a reversible, isothermic process delta U is zero because there is no change in temperature. Is delta U =zero for irreversible process as well? And if so, why? Thank you!
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Madeline Ho 1C
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Re: Delta U
For irreversible processes, deltaU=q+w, so deltaU could be zero if q=-w. While it's possible, it's not ironclad like it is with reversible processes.
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