In reversible process,due to infinitesimal steps,the system remains in thermal equilibrium(why?) . But in irreversible process, thermal equilibrium does not exist. What is the cause for this phenomenon? Why the former attains thermal equilibrium and the later cannot? Plz help me explaining this.
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