Systems Flashcards

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What is a system?

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A group of parts that work together to perform a certain task

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What is a physical system?

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A group of physical parts that need to work together to perform a function

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What is a social system?

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A group of people or other organisms working together to perform tasks and establish relationships

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What do physical systems and social systems have in common?

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Both systems must work together in order to perform tasks

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Whats an example of human made physical systems

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Mechanical systems, electric systems, and optical systems

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Whats an example of natural physical systems

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The solar system and an animals digestive system

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Whats an example of a mechanical system?

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Jackhammer or elevator

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Whats an example of a optical system?

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Microscope lens or camera lens

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Whats an example of a electric system?

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Eletrical ciruit or powerline

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Whats an exmple of a Hydraulic system?

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Car or airplane

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Whats an example of a natural social system?

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A wolf pack or a bee colony

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Whats an example of a human social system

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Healthcare or education

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