One aspect that you could have pointed out for free expansion of gas is that path cannot be plotted because the properties are not same at all points in the system. ie the system did not pass through equilibrium states.
Sir, as you know reversible process is hypothetical. But when I read this sentence, the melting of ice to water and freezing of the same water to ice pops into my mind. So sir, could you please solve this dilemma and tell me whether the above is reversible or irreversible process?
@@amiygupta1880 The definition of reversible process is that at the conclusion of the reversal both the system and the surrounding should attain the initial condition. You can see that the surrounding does not reach the initial condition.
One aspect that you could have pointed out for free expansion of gas is that path cannot be plotted because the properties are not same at all points in the system. ie the system did not pass through equilibrium states.
Sir, as you know reversible process is hypothetical. But when I read this sentence, the melting of ice to water and freezing of the same water to ice pops into my mind. So sir, could you please solve this dilemma and tell me whether the above is reversible or irreversible process?
@@amiygupta1880 The definition of reversible process is that at the conclusion of the reversal both the system and the surrounding should attain the initial condition. You can see that the surrounding does not reach the initial condition.
Great explanation loved it!
Appreciated!