Which of the following processes is reversible?

Question

Which of the following processes is reversible? (A) Transfer of heat by conduction (B) Transfer of heat by radiation (C) Isothermal compression (D) Electrical heating of a nichrome wire

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Isothermal compression is reversible, for example, Carnot cycle, heat engine.

Q. Which of the following processes is reversible?

Transfer of heat by conduction

Transfer of heat by radiation

Isothermal compression

Electrical heating of a nichrome wire

Isothermal compression is reversible, for example, Carnot cycle, heat engine.