Outline Problem

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Kiran Marla
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Outline Problem

Postby Kiran Marla » Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:40 pm

Why is gasoline in a car engine considered an open system?

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Re: Outline Problem

Postby HannahRobinson3L » Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:44 pm

An open system can freely exchange energy and matter with its surroundings. Since, gases and heat can exit the engine and matter and energy can enter, it's considered an open system.


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