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Topic 1 - Systems. IB Topics 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3. Systems. A system is an assemblage of parts and the relationships between them that constitute a whole. System Types. Open Both matter and energy are exchanged across the boundaries of the system. System Types. Closed
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Topic 1 - Systems IB Topics 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3
Systems • A system is an assemblage of parts and the relationships between them that constitute a whole
System Types • Open • Both matter and energy are exchanged across the boundaries of the system
System Types • Closed • Energy is exchanged, but no matter is exchanged
System Types • Isolated • No matter or energy is exchanged
System Components • Systems consist of: • Storages • Of matter and energy • Flows • Inputs into, outputs out of the system • Processes • Transfer or transform energy or matter
Topic 1 - Energy IB Topic 1.1.4
Energy • Energy exists in multiple forms: • Light • Heat • Chemical • Electrical
1st Law of Thermodynamics • Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only change forms
1st Law of Thermodynamics (related to ecosystems) • All the energy into a system must equal the energy stored plus energy lost
2nd Law of Thermodynamics • Energy goes from a concentrated form to a dispersed form • (Useable energy to non-useable energy)
2nd Law of Thermodynamics (related to ecosystems) • New energy needs to be added to the system
Topic 1 - Equilibria IB Topic 1.1.5
Equilibrium • Static Equilibrium • No input or outputs of matter or energy • No change in the system over time
Equilibrium • Steady-State Equilibrium • Inputs and outputs of matter and energy • System remains stable over time
Stable vs Unstable Equilibrium • Stable • Unstable
Topic 1 - Feedback IB Topic 1.1.6
Feedback • Positive Feedback • A change in the system leads to increased change • The system goes away from equilibrium • Negative Feedback • Changes in the system lead to stability • The system maintains equilibrium
Topic 1 – Transfers and Transformations IB Topic 1.1.7
Transfers • Energy and matter move through a system without changing state • Usually involve a change in location
Transformations • The change of energy or matter to a new product • Involve a change of state
Topic 1 – Flows & Storages IB Topic 1.1.8
Flows • Inputs and Outputs • Energy and matter moving from one place to another
Storages (stocks) • Matter and energy is stored in stocks or resevoirs
Topic 1 - Models IB Topic 1.1.10
Models • A model can be any representation of a real system. • Ex: • Aquarium • Diagram • Computer Model
Models • Advantages • Disadvantages