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SYSTEMS

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Science

Introduction: What is a System?

A system is understood as an ordered set of interrelated components, whether material or


conceptual elements, endowed with a particular structure, composition and environment. It is a
term that applies to various areas of knowledge, such as physics, biology and computer science.

The world can be approached from a systematic or systematic perspective, in which all objects
are part of some kind of system, from the particles of an atom to the cerebral cortex,
representative democracy, or integers. Seen in this way, a system is nothing more than a
segment of reality that can be studied independently of the rest, but in which its components
are interconnected.

Within a system it is possible to foresee the behavior of its components if the others are
modified, and also the systems have a purpose to fulfill, an ultimate goal that guarantees their
success.

Ultimately, all systems tend to entropy (disorder) and eventually break down into a larger one.

The systems are based on 5 steps.

Process - Are a series of steps/actions taken to accomplish the defined goal/task,


which is to convert input into output.

Force - Effort in the form of push or pull to cause motion.

Energy - Ability to power a system to do work.

Work - Is converting energy into motion/action.

Efficiency -Describes the loss of energy system to accomplish a task. The less
energy loss, the more efficient the system is.
What are the types of systems?
★ Systems can be classified into two broad categories:
- Conceptual systems. These are ordered and interrelated sets of concepts and ideas,
which can be of four different types: individuals, predicates, sets, or operators. They
are abstract, intangible.
- Material systems. On the contrary, they are tangible, concrete, and are composed of
physical components, that is, things with specific properties, such as energy,
history, position, etc.

Electric power - Process example


For electrical energy to reach a home, building, etc. A system is necessary, which is
composed of four processes:

● Electrical energy is generated in different ways: taking advantage of the flow of


rivers or the heat contained in fuels; This process is called hydraulic or thermal
generation, depending on the case.

● To start your journey, you must go through a substation, from where it is


transported. There are some transformers that raise the voltage, facilitate it and
make the electric fluid economical. Next, the electricity must go through very thick
and high cables, these are the ones that support the towers and poles.

● Then the distribution of energy to the consumption sites is given, using elevated
cables found in towers and poles, at a low voltage.
From there it goes to homes, companies, places of commerce and public lighting, for
use in activities that generate development and quality of life.

● Finally, it is commercialized, a product that begins with the reading of the monthly
consumption of electrical energy, delivery of the invoice and the collection of the
payment thereof.

Force system - Force example


To explain the force in a system, I will use the example of itself.

-Definition of system of forces-


When several forces act simultaneously on the same body, we can consider them as a set of
forces, which is called a system of forces. Derived from the way they are arranged, they can
only produce movement or, in addition to movement, produce rotation.

Single engine system - Energy example


The internal combustion engine consists of a system made up of cylinders, pistons,
fuel injectors and spark plugs. Combined, these components burn fuel and let
exhaust gasses out of the cylinders. By repeating the process, you create energy
that drives the car.
Kinetic energy system - Work example
A ball that has been thrown: by putting our force on a ball that is at rest, we will be
accelerating it and it will travel a certain distance depending on the force that has
been used. While the ball is in motion it is generating a system, kinetic energy.

Mechanical efficiency system - Efficiency example


For example, in this case, a machine does work that consists of moving an object a
certain distance. Therefore, to do this work, an energy is applied, which will give a
resulting energy that is lower than the input energy. (We can calculate the
efficiency of this process with the formula)

The loss of energy is produced by friction, which is a force of resistance to


movement, so the energy will be dissipated in the form of heat or sound.

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