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Which term describes a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole?
Which term describes a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole?
- System (correct)
- Behavior
- Function
- Structure
What is the etymology of the term 'system'?
What is the etymology of the term 'system'?
- It comes from the English word 'system'
- It comes from the French word 'système'
- It comes from the Latin word 'systēma'
- It comes from the Greek word 'σύστημα' (correct)
Who pioneered the development of the concept of a system in the natural sciences?
Who pioneered the development of the concept of a system in the natural sciences?
- Isaac Newton
- Marie Curie
- Albert Einstein
- Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common property or characteristic of systems?
Which of the following is NOT a common property or characteristic of systems?
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What is the purpose of a system described by its boundaries, structure, and purpose?
What is the purpose of a system described by its boundaries, structure, and purpose?
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