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Does the first law of thermodynamics apply to open systems?


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Explanation:

  1. We know that the first law of thermodynamics is a universal law and can be applied to both open and closed systems.
  2. In the case of an open system, both energy and mass transfer takes place. Thus both law of conservation of energy and mass is considered.

Hence, the first law of thermodynamics applied to open systems.


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