Systems in Action Unit Vocabulary Flashcards

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System

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A structure that has parts that are connected and influence each other in some way.

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Purpose

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What the system is to accomplish.

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Input

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The things put into the system. Can be physical or other (energy, movement, etc.)

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Output

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What is obtained from the system. Can be physical or other (energy, movement, etc.)

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Components

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The parts of a system.

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Processes

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The actions taken by the system that allow it to convert the input to the output.

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Movement

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A change in the location of all or part of the system.

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Force

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A push or a pull that can cause movement.

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Work

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The transfer of energy through motion.

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Energy

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The ability to do work.