In a reversible process both the system and surrondings can be returned to their initial states. a) - True b) - False

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Shayna Everett

9 August, 10:31

In a reversible process both the system and surrondings can be returned to their initial states. a) - True b) - False

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Ivan Beltran · Answer 1

a) - True

Explanation:

When the direction of a process is reversed through infinitesimal changes to the system. The infinitesimal changes are done by the surroundings. After the process has been reversed the system and surroundings go back to their original state.

The changes take an infinite amount of time so, it is not possible practically.