Open System

Definition

An open system is one in which both energy and matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.

Related terms

Mass Transfer: This refers to the movement of physical particles from one place to another, which is possible in an open system.

Heat Transfer:

This is the process by which heat energy moves from areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature - again, something that happens in an open system.

Boundary Layer: This term refers to the area within a fluid where the flow velocity changes rapidly. It's important in understanding how substances move into or out of an open system.