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@ShailKumar
. A scientist observes the plants in a field. She states that the total energy of the field is increasing because of the increasing chemical potential energy stored in the growing plants. How does the concept of isolated systems help explain the scientist's statement?

Answer 1

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The field is not an isolated system because it includes living things.
The field is not an isolated system because it receives energy from the sun.
The field is an isolated system, so energy may or may not be conserved within it.
The field is an isolated system, so energy is never conserved within it.

Answer 2

Its definitely not isolated

Answer 3

Right! You are left with first two option. What do you think should relevant ?

Answer 4

Probably it receiving energy from he sun

Answer 5

The sun

Answer 6

Right! You are awesome!

Answer 7

This is called photosynthesis