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Discuss whether the following phenomena are reversible?
(i) Water fall (ii) Rusting of iron
(iii) Electrolysis.

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To determine whether the given phenomena are reversible or irreversible, we will analyze each one step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the Waterfall 1. **Description**: In a waterfall, water flows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation due to gravity. 2. **Energy Transformation**: As the water falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. When the water strikes the ground, some kinetic energy is transformed into heat and sound energy. 3. **Reversibility**: Once the water has fallen, it cannot spontaneously return to its original height without external work being done. Thus, the process of a waterfall is irreversible. ### Conclusion for Waterfall: ...
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