If You Were Thinking About a Washing Machine as a System

question 218

Multiple Choice

If you were thinking about a washing machine as a system which of the following represents the outputs?

• A) The dirty clothes, water, and detergent.
• B) The clean clothes.
• C) The wash and rinse cycle.
• D) The light indicating that the washer is off balance and has stopped.

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Definitions:

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