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.