Question

Why are “input” and “output” good words to use when discussing systems?

Answer 1

Answer:

Because it gives a direct relation that can be used to obtain the efficiency E = Input/output which tell us how the system works, for example, if the efficiency is bigger than one, this means that the system amplifies the input (the output is bigger than the input) while if the efficiency is less than one, the output is smaller than the input.

Where these quantities can be forces, heat, electricity, or anything.

Answer 2

Answer:

To determine how efficient that system is.