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How does a reversible process differ from an irreversible process?

Options

  1. AReversible processes are faster than irreversible processes.
  2. BReversible processes cannot be analyzed, unlike irreversible processes.
  3. CReversible processes involve large changes in temperature.
  4. DReversible processes can be reversed by an infinitesimal change, while irreversible processes cannot.

Correct answer

D. Reversible processes can be reversed by an infinitesimal change, while irreversible processes cannot.

Step-by-step solution

The key difference between reversible and irreversible processes is that reversible processes can be reversed by making an infinitesimal change, while irreversible processes cannot be reversed.

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