Closed vs Isolated

[Raquel Rodriguez]

What are some examples of closed and isolated systems?

[Beatrice Petelo 1F]

closed systems - exchange only energy
examples: pressure cooker, thermometer, pot with lid

isolated systems - does not exchange matter and energy
examples: thermos

[Chloe Likwong 2K]

This conversation thread provides more info:
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[Alysa Rallistan 2G]

the closed system simply exchanges energy whereas an isolated system does not exchange energy or matter, the best example for an isolated system that we have seen is a bomb calorimeter

[KimGiang2F]

An open system can exchange both matter and energy with the surroundings whereas a closed system has a fixed amount of matter but it can exchange energy with the surroundings. Examples of open systems can be automobiles or the human body. For the human body, we actively interact with our environment, which results in changes to both the environment and us. For example, we eat to acquire energy and our food source is considered to be a factor of our surrounding. An example of a closed system can be a saucepan with a lid on. By putting a lid on the saucepan, matter can no longer transfer because the lid prevents the matter from entering the saucepan and leaving the saucepan.

[fgalasso1b]

Isolated: Thermos, calorimeter, universe
Closed: coffee cup with lid, a grill