What is meant by open system? Give example.

Explanation

(i) A system which can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings is called an open system.
(ii) Hot water contained in an open beaker is an example for open system
(iii) In this system, both water vapour and heat is transferred to the surroundings through the imaginary boundary
(iv) All living things are open systems because they continuously exchange matter and energy with the surroundings.