Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
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Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
i'm confused on the difference between a closed and closed system. If both don't have matter getting exchanged with the surroundings, then what is the difference between the both of them. Can someone also give me an example of a closed and isolated system?
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Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
A closed system does not allow matter or energy to enter or leave but allows energy to enter or leave, while an isolated system doesn't allow either matter or energy to leave. I think a thermos would be a good example of an isolated system as it doesn't allow heat to leave or enter.
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Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
A closed system does not allow matter to flow in or out of the system, but it does allow energy to flow in or out. An isolated system does not allow either matter or energy to flow in or out of the system. An example of a closed system is a (non-leaky) ice pack, and an example of a closed system is a closed, insulated hydro flask.
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Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
A closed system allows energy to flow in and out, but not matter. While an isolated system will not allow either matter or energy to flow in and out. A covered pot on the stove would be a closed system as heat is entering the system (aka the stove top burner). However, the matter is not escaping because of the lid. An example of an isolated system would be a thermos flask as they are insulated so heat can not enter or exit.
Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
Both an isolated and closed system cannot exchange matter between the system, but a closed system can exchange energy. The isolated system cannot.
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Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
While with both isolated and closed systems there is no exchange of matter, the latter still allows the exchange of energy with the surroundings and the former does not. Hopefully this helps!
Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
A closed system does not allow matter to be exchanged with its surroundings, but it does allow energy to do so. An isolated system, on the other hand, does not let either matter or energy to be exchanged. Isolated systems are usually highly insulated so that the temperature of the outside environment does not impact the system, but not so much with closed systems.
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Re: Clarification on difference between isolated and closed system
A closed system is one in which energy but not matter can be exchanged between system and surrounding. An isolated system is one in which both energy and matter cannot be exchanged between system and surrounding.
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