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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Thermodynamics

Question:

Which of the following processes is reversible ?

Options:

Transfer of heat by radiation

Transfer of heat by conduction

Isothermal compression

Electrical heating of a nichrome wire

Correct Answer:

Isothermal compression

Explanation:

Transfer of heat by radiation, Transfer of heat by conduction and Electrical heating of a nichrome wire are irreversible processes.

Slow isothermal expansion or compression of an ideal gas is reversible process.