Isolated System
Definition
An isolated system refers to a physical system that does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.
Related terms
Adiabatic Process: A process where there is no transfer of heat between a system and its surroundings.
Entropy: A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. In an isolated system, entropy tends to increase over time.
Laws of Thermodynamics: Fundamental principles governing the behavior of energy in various systems, including isolated systems.
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