In the expression for entropy
we write : delta S = q/T. But it is also mentioned that the process in which heat is added is reversible.
Why should the process be reversible?

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In the expression for entropy
we write  :  delta S = q/T. But it is also mentioned that the process in which heat is added is reversible.
Why should the process be reversible?

anonymous · Answer

@shubhamsrg

shubhamsrg · Answer

I don;t know/remember the exact and proper reasoning for this. But I'll find out soon and tell you . :)

shubhamsrg · Answer

@Vincent-Lyon.Fr

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

Actually, it is dS = dq/T  (dS and dq are infinitesimal)

If the process is not reversible, unfortunately, dS > dq/T, but we do not know by how much.