A thermodynamic process taking place in an isolated system is irreversible when the…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics
Problem
A thermodynamic process taking place in an isolated system is irreversible when the final state of the system has a:
(A) greater number of microstates than the initial state
(B) smaller number of microstates than the initial state
(C) greater internal energy than the initial state
(D) smaller internal energy than the initial state