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Q: Why is earth often referred to as a closed system with regards to matter but an open system with regards to energy?
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What happens to matter and energy in closed system?

In a closed system, neither the energy or matter changes. (Study Island)


What happens to matter and energy and closed system?

In a closed system, neither the energy or matter changes. (Study Island)


Closed systems exchange energy but do not exchange what?

It does not exchange matter.


A closed system the only thing that can enter or leave is?

energy


Does a closed system exchange energy with the outside?

Yes it can... An open system can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings, where as a closed system CAN exchange energy, but CANNOT exchange matter with its surroundings. Also, an isolated system cannot exchange energy nor matter with its surroundings.


Why is a light bulb not a closed system?

it is a closed system. no matter or energy flows across the boundary


How does an open system contrast with a closed system?

An open system allows for the exchange of matter and energy between the system and outside of the system. A closed system only allows the exchange of energy; not matter.


What is closed system?

1. A closed system is a system which is isolated so that it cannot exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.


What is a system that cannot exchange matter or energy with its surrounding?

a closed system


If Closed Systems exchange energy what don't they exchange?

Simple, matter.


The ability to change or to move matter is referred to as?

The answer is Energy.


What type of system allows energy but not matter to enter and exit?

In an open system,both energy and matter flow.In an closed system only energy flow.In an isolated system neither energy nor matter flow.