Which of the Following Best Describes the Condition of Steady-State

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

• A)System inputs always exactly balance outputs so the system never changes.
• B)System inputs produce large,random fluctuations in output,forcing the system into a new state of equilibrium.
• C)System inputs and outputs fluctuate around a stable average so the system does not move far from its average condition.
• D)Systems slowly adjust to long-term changes in input and output.

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