Question

Write features of a reversible process.

Answer 1

Features of a reversible process:

1. The driving and opposing forces differ from each other, only infinitesimally.
2. During the course of the process, it can be reversed at any point, by making infinitesimal change in conditions.
3. The process takes place in an infinite number of steps.
4. The system attains mechanical equilibrium at the end of every step of the process.
5. A reversible process results in obtaining maximum work.
6. The process takes place so slowly that, the system is always in temperature-pressure equilibrium with its surroundings.