Thermodynamics - GATE practice papers - Mechanical for Q. 376
Q. What is a quasi-static process? (Marks: 02)- Published on 19 Oct 15a. a process which is random
b. a process which is spontaneous
c. a process which is infinitely slow
d. a process which is stationary
ANSWER: a process which is infinitely slow
The system has to pass through an infinitely slow process in order to experience equilibrium at every stage in the process. This infinitely slow process is called as quasi-static process