Delta S of Surroundings = 0 in Irreversible Process
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Jillian Labador 3E
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Delta S of Surroundings = 0 in Irreversible Process
Hi! Why is the delta S of surroundings equal to 0 in an irreversible process?
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Faaizah Arshad 1H
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Re: Delta S of Surroundings = 0 in Irreversible Process
Delta S surroundings is zero in an isothermal irreversible process (free expansion) because w = 0 since the system is not pushing against an external pressure. Also, since it's isothermal, delta U is 0. Since delta U = q + w, q must also be 0.
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