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Reversible and Irreversible Expansion/Compression Processes: Interactive Simulation

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Starting from the same initial conditions, which process will have a larger final volume after compression to the same final pressure? reversible adiabatic or reversible isothermal? Why?
Starting from the same initial conditions, which process will have a larger volume after expansion to the same final pressure? reversible adiabatic or reversible isothermal? Why?