Closed System
Definition
A closed system is a physical system that does not exchange matter with its surroundings, but can exchange energy.
Analogy
Imagine a sealed jar of cookies. The jar is closed, so no cookies can be added or taken out, but you can still feel the warmth of the freshly baked cookies inside.
Related terms
Open System: An open system is a physical system that can both exchange matter and energy with its surroundings.
Conservation of Energy: The principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system, only transferred or transformed.
Thermodynamics: The study of how energy is transferred and transformed within systems.
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