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"The charge of an isolated system is conserved"
What is the meaning of isolated system ?
What is the meaning of isolated system ?
What is an isolated system and its role in charge conservation?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of an isolated system and its implications for charge conservation. Participants explore definitions and characteristics of isolated systems in contrast to open and closed systems, with a focus on their role in physics.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant asserts that the charge of an isolated system is conserved and questions the meaning of an isolated system.
- Another participant explains that an isolated system is one where nothing enters or exits, suggesting a straightforward interpretation.
- A third participant elaborates that an open system exchanges both matter and energy, while a closed system exchanges only energy, contrasting these with the isolated system that exchanges nothing.
- Further commentary adds a light-hearted perspective on the idea of an isolated system, likening it to being alone in the universe.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the definition of an isolated system, but the discussion remains informal and lacks a rigorous exploration of the implications for charge conservation.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not delve into the mathematical or theoretical underpinnings of charge conservation in isolated systems, and assumptions about the definitions of open and closed systems are not explicitly stated.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in foundational concepts of physics, particularly those related to system classifications and charge conservation.
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tiny-tim
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hi johncena! 
basically, exactly what it looks like …
nothing goes in and nothing comes out!
basically, exactly what it looks like …
nothing goes in and nothing comes out!
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Sakha
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Open system exchanges matter and energy with its surrounding.
Closed systems exchanges just energy with its surroudings; e.g a Thermos
An isolated system doesn't exchange anything with its surroundings. Its like if it were alone in the universe.
Closed systems exchanges just energy with its surroudings; e.g a Thermos
An isolated system doesn't exchange anything with its surroundings. Its like if it were alone in the universe.
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tiny-tim
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oh, you make it sound so sad, Sakha! 
Its like if it were happy in its own little universe!
(i love my little bowl! 
)
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