Open System
System Interaction
System Importance
Part/Component
Subsystem
Output
Boundary
Input
System
Flows within
Closed System
Function
For tracking energy and matter flows so that we can better understand the concept
When matter cannot enter or leave a system.
Something made of two or more parts working together to perform a function
When matter or energy moves inside of a system
artificial border surrounding a system to study the system
Systems effect other systems. Objects and energy will leave one system and enter another system.
What the system is designed to do...the system's purpose
When matter can enter and leave a system.
When matter or energy leaves a system
A smaller system found within another system
When matter or energy enters a system
Piece of a system
