Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is a system?
A
A series of stores which are connected because of flows and processes which are driven by a driver
2
Q
What are inputs?
A
Energy/material added to a system
3
Q
What are stores?
A
residence of material within a system for a period of time
4
Q
What is a flow?
A
Transfer of energy or material between stores
5
Q
What is an output?
A
transfer of material or energy out of a system
6
Q
What is an open system?
A
Open to both inputs and outputs of energy and matter
7
Q
Are system models accurate?
A
Partially but systems are more complex in reality
8
Q
What is a closed system?
A
A natural physical system that does not allow transfer of matter in or out of the system
