How Does an Open System Contrast with a Closed System

question 8

Multiple Choice

How does an open system contrast with a closed system?

• A)An open system is open to scientific scrutiny, while a closed system is not.
• B)An open system is able to convert energy from one form to another, while a closed system is not able to do so.
• C)An open system is prone to collapse, while a closed system is typically more sustainable in the long term.
• D)An open system exchanges energy and/or materials with its surroundings, while a closed system does not.

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