Systems vs Objects
Definition
In physics, a system refers to a collection of objects or components that are interacting and can be studied as a whole. An object, on the other hand, is an individual entity within a system.
Related terms
Conservation Laws: Principles that state certain properties (such as energy or momentum) remain constant within a closed system.
Boundary: The imaginary line or surface that separates the system from its surroundings.
Interaction: The exchange of energy or forces between objects within a system.
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AP Physics 1 - 4.1 Open and Closed Systems: Energy
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