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What is meant by open system? Give example.

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  • A system which can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings is called an open system.
  • Hot water contained in an open beaker is an example for open system.
  • In this system, both water vapour and heat is transferred to the surroundings through the imaginary boundary.
  • All living things are open systems because they continuously exchange matter and energy with the surroundings.


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