Isolated System

Definition

An isolated system refers to a physical system that does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.

Related terms

Adiabatic Process: A process where there is no transfer of heat between a system and its surroundings.

Entropy: A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. In an isolated system, entropy tends to increase over time.

Laws of Thermodynamics: Fundamental principles governing the behavior of energy in various systems, including isolated systems.