The concept of a "System" Flashcards
1
Q
What is an input?
A
Input into a system from outside the boundary of the system.
2
Q
What is an output?
A
Output from the system through the boundary outside that system.
3
Q
What is a store?
A
They hold matter/energy for a certain amount of time (residence time).
4
Q
What are flows?
A
Links/relationships between components (energy and matter).