Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of thermodynamics?
- In a closed system, neither mass nor energy is transferred across the system boundary
- In a closed system, both mass and energy can be transferred across the system boundary
- The total energy of the system is the sum of kinetic and potential energies
- In a closed system, only energy can be transferred across the system boundary and not mass
The Correct Option is D
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