Question
Question: Which of the following is NOT a feature of reversible process?...
Which of the following is NOT a feature of reversible process?
A
It proceeds infinitesimally slowly.
B
The driving and opposing forces differ by extremely small amount.
C
The process cannot be reversed by small change in conditions.
D
It takes place in infinite number of steps.
Answer
(C)
Explanation
Solution
A reversible process is characterized by an infinitesimally slow progression with almost equal forward and reverse forces. Saying it can’t be reversed by small changes is not a feature.