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(a) What is meant by the term system in thermodynamics? (b) What is a closed system? (c) What do we call the part of the universe that is not part of the system?
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In mathematical terms, we can define it as: \[ \text{{System}} = \text{{A specific part of the universe under study}} \] Show more…
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