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In an irreversible process it is impossible to incrementally undo the changes and restore the original state with its original [[entropy]]. | In an irreversible process it is impossible to incrementally undo the changes and restore the original state with its original [[entropy]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:41, April 27, 2007
An irreversible process is a thermodynamic process that results in an increase in entropy. Examples include the puncturing of a tire or the melting of ice.
In an irreversible process it is impossible to incrementally undo the changes and restore the original state with its original entropy.