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What is a characteristic of a static system?
What is a characteristic of a static system?
- It changes over a period of time
- It is always in a state of steady-state
- It requires continuous input to maintain stability
- It has a fixed condition and tends to remain in that fixed condition (correct)
According to the classical interpretation of natural systems, what type of system do they represent?
According to the classical interpretation of natural systems, what type of system do they represent?
- Non-steady-state systems
- Open systems
- Dynamic systems
- Static systems (correct)
What is an example of a non-steady-state system where the inputs are less than the outputs?
What is an example of a non-steady-state system where the inputs are less than the outputs?
- A system with constant input and output
- A system in equilibrium
- Planting a tree for each one harvested
- The extraction of fossil fuels (correct)
What is a characteristic of a dynamic system?
What is a characteristic of a dynamic system?
What type of system is characterized by a steady-state where the inputs equal the outputs and the storage within the system does not change?
What type of system is characterized by a steady-state where the inputs equal the outputs and the storage within the system does not change?
What is the primary function of negative feedback in a system?
What is the primary function of negative feedback in a system?
What is a key concept in understanding complex systems?
What is a key concept in understanding complex systems?
What is a characteristic of nonlinear processes in a system?
What is a characteristic of nonlinear processes in a system?
What is the term for the delay between the cause and the appearance of an effect in a system?
What is the term for the delay between the cause and the appearance of an effect in a system?
What is a characteristic of an open system?
What is a characteristic of an open system?
Which of the following is an example of a closed system?
Which of the following is an example of a closed system?
What is a possible consequence of a system that experiences overshoot and collapse?
What is a possible consequence of a system that experiences overshoot and collapse?
What is an important aspect of understanding complex systems?
What is an important aspect of understanding complex systems?
What is an example of a system response that involves a delay?
What is an example of a system response that involves a delay?
What is a static system?
What is a static system?
What is a characteristic of positive feedback in a system?
What is a characteristic of positive feedback in a system?
