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What is a characteristic of a closed system?
What is a characteristic of a closed system?
- It is not subject to external forces (correct)
- It is highly dependent on external resources
- It allows free exchange of ideas with its surroundings
- It allows inputs of matter from its surroundings
What is a key difference between a closed system and an open system?
What is a key difference between a closed system and an open system?
- Type of matter present
- Shape of the system
- Allowance of external inputs (correct)
- Size of the system
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a closed system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a closed system?
- Input of new ideas (correct)
- No external forces
- No exchange of resources
- No exchange of information
What is an implication of a system being closed?
What is an implication of a system being closed?
What is a consequence of a system being closed?
What is a consequence of a system being closed?
What is a characteristic of closed systems?
What is a characteristic of closed systems?
What is implied by the concept of a closed system?
What is implied by the concept of a closed system?
Which of the following is a consequence of the closed system concept?
Which of the following is a consequence of the closed system concept?
What can be inferred about a system where resources are unlimited?
What can be inferred about a system where resources are unlimited?
What is the result of a gain in one area of a closed system?
What is the result of a gain in one area of a closed system?
In open systems, what can be said about gains in one area of the system?
In open systems, what can be said about gains in one area of the system?
What distinguishes open systems from closed systems?
What distinguishes open systems from closed systems?
How does an open system differ from a closed system when it comes to resources?
How does an open system differ from a closed system when it comes to resources?
Which statement accurately characterizes open systems?
Which statement accurately characterizes open systems?
What feature of open systems allows them to have a dynamic exchange with their environment?
What feature of open systems allows them to have a dynamic exchange with their environment?
Study Notes
Closed System
- A system that doesn't allow inputs of matter, resources, ideas, or information from its surroundings
- Not subject to external forces
- Contains limited energy/resources
- Gains in one area must be offset by losses in another area
Open System
- Not strictly limited to internal resources
- Gains in one area don't entail losses in another area
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Test your knowledge on closed systems and open systems with this quiz. Learn the differences between closed systems and open systems, including inputs, outputs, and external forces.