The Primary Factor That Differentiates an Open System from a Closed

question 19

Multiple Choice

The primary factor that differentiates an open system from a closed system is _____.

• A)a closed system is self-contained and isolated from interactions with its environment
• B)open systems sustain dynamic equilibrium whereas a closed system disintegrates into entropy
• C)open systems have a feedback loop and closed systems do not
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Function Morphemes

Words or affixes that provide grammatical structure to a sentence without carrying direct content meaning.

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language, that cannot be further divided, and carries meaning; for example, -s, un-, and ship in friendships.

Phoneme

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another, such as the difference between the /p/ and /b/ sounds in "pat" and "bat."

Words Per Minute

A measure of typing or reading speed, indicating how many words an individual can type or read in one minute.