5 Questions
Which term describes a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole?
System
What is the etymology of the term 'system'?
It comes from the Greek word 'σύστημα'
Who pioneered the development of the concept of a system in the natural sciences?
Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot
Which of the following is NOT a common property or characteristic of systems?
Isolation
What is the purpose of a system described by its boundaries, structure, and purpose?
To interact with its environment
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