Thursday, May 1, 2014

SYSTEM & SURROUNDINGS

  SYSTEM:- A small part of universe that is under thermodynamic study at that instant. It is any part of universe that is under thermodynamic study at that instant. 


  SURROUNDINGS :-   The remaining part of the universe. 

  Universe = system + surroundings 

  Systems are classified on the basis of their interaction with the surroundings as follows: 

o OPEN SYSTEM :- The system where matter and energy are exchanged with surroundings.

  Boundary is not sealed and not insulated 

  Eg. All living beings, A cup containg water. 

o CLOSED SYSTEM :- The system where only the energy but not the matter is exchanged with the surroundings.

  Boundary is sealed but not insulated 

  Eg. A closed steel cantainer having hot water. 

o ISOLATED SYSTEM:- The system which does not exchange either the matter or energy with the

  surroudnings.

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