Open,Closed or Isolated Systems

A system can be defined as

• A collection of parts that work together to complete a purpose
• A system
• A piece of a whole
• A group that individually does work

This type of system does not interact with the world around it. It does all the work by itself

• Closed System
• Open System

This type of system requires interaction with the environment around it

• Closed System
• Open System

A computer is an example of what type of system

• Closed System
• Open System

A boiling pot with a lid on it to keep in the energy is what type of system

• Closed System
• Open System

What is the definition of an open system?

• A system that does require human intervention in which mass or energy can be lost to or gained from the environment

• A system that does not require human intervention.

Energy can transfer from one system to another system.

• True
• False

What is an isolated system?

• A system that does not interact with its surroundings; its total energy and mass stay constant.

• A system that does not interact with its surrounding, mass stays the same but energy is lost.

• A system in which mass or energy can be lost to or gained from the environment