key term - Isolated System

Definition

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

Related terms

Closed System:

A closed system allows for the transfer of energy but not matter across its boundaries.

Open System:

An open system allows for both the transfer of matter and energy across its boundaries.

Conservation Laws: Conservation laws state that certain properties, such as mass, momentum, and energy, remain constant in an isolated system unless acted upon by external forces.