The primary factor that differentiates an open system from a closed system is _____.
A)a closed system is self-contained and isolated from interactions with its environment
B)open systems sustain dynamic equilibrium whereas a closed system disintegrates into entropy
C)open systems have a feedback loop and closed systems do not
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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An open system is characterized by the exchange of matter and energy with its surroundings, while a closed system is isolated from its surroundings and does not exchange matter or energy.

The Primary Factor That Differentiates an Open System from a Closed