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Systems vs Objects in AP Physics 1

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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.

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Topic 4.1: 4.1 Open and Closed Systems: Energy

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