Identify the system for a house The following figure illustrates a simplified schematic of a house with the flow of water and electricity. Considering the entire house as the system, identify the boundary of the system, its interaction with its surrounding, and its internal events for each case. Repeat the question for the water heater and then dishwasher as the system. Shower L Water meter Cold Hot -Drain lines -Dishwasher Hot water -heater Electric meter

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### Identify the system for a house

The following figure illustrates a simplified schematic of a house with the flow of water and electricity. Considering the entire house as the system, identify the boundary of the system, its interaction with its surrounding, and its internal events for each case. Repeat the question for the water heater and then the dishwasher as the system.

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### Explanation of the Diagram

#### Diagram Description:
The figure is a cross-sectional view of a house highlighting the flow of water and electricity through different components.

#### Components Included:
1. **Shower:** Located on the top left with both hot and cold water supplies.
2. **Dishwasher:** Located on the top right with a hot water supply.
3. **Water Meter:** Positioned at the lower left, indicating the inlet of the cold water supply into the house.
4. **Hot Water Heater:** Located centrally at the bottom, where cold water is heated and then distributed as hot water.
5. **Electric Meter:** Meticulous placement to the right of the hot water heater, tracing the entrance of electricity into the house.
6. **Drain Lines:** These run vertically down the center of the house, showing the path for used water to exit the system.

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### System Boundary and Interactions:
#### Entire House as a System:
1. **Boundary:** The physical walls of the house encapsulate the system.
2. **Interactions with Surroundings:** 
    - **Water Supply:** Cold water enters through the water meter.
    - **Electricity Supply:** Electricity is supplied through the electric meter.
    - **Water Drainage:** Used water exits via the drain lines.
3. **Internal Events:**
    - Cold water is heated by the hot water heater.
    - Heated water is distributed to the shower and dishwasher.
    - Electricity powers the hot water heater and potentially other electrical devices.

#### Water Heater as a System:
1. **Boundary:** The confines of the water heater unit.
2. **Interactions with Surroundings:** 
    - **Water Supply:** Receives cold water from the main supply.
    - **Hot Water Distribution:** Supplies hot water to the shower and dishwasher.
    - **Electricity Supply:** Receives electrical input to heat the water.
3. **Internal Events:**
    - Heating of the cold water using electrical energy.
    - Maintenance of heated water at a set temperature.

#### Dishwasher as a System:
1. **Boundary:** The physical structure of the dishwasher.
2. **
Transcribed Image Text:### Identify the system for a house The following figure illustrates a simplified schematic of a house with the flow of water and electricity. Considering the entire house as the system, identify the boundary of the system, its interaction with its surrounding, and its internal events for each case. Repeat the question for the water heater and then the dishwasher as the system. --- ### Explanation of the Diagram #### Diagram Description: The figure is a cross-sectional view of a house highlighting the flow of water and electricity through different components. #### Components Included: 1. **Shower:** Located on the top left with both hot and cold water supplies. 2. **Dishwasher:** Located on the top right with a hot water supply. 3. **Water Meter:** Positioned at the lower left, indicating the inlet of the cold water supply into the house. 4. **Hot Water Heater:** Located centrally at the bottom, where cold water is heated and then distributed as hot water. 5. **Electric Meter:** Meticulous placement to the right of the hot water heater, tracing the entrance of electricity into the house. 6. **Drain Lines:** These run vertically down the center of the house, showing the path for used water to exit the system. --- ### System Boundary and Interactions: #### Entire House as a System: 1. **Boundary:** The physical walls of the house encapsulate the system. 2. **Interactions with Surroundings:** - **Water Supply:** Cold water enters through the water meter. - **Electricity Supply:** Electricity is supplied through the electric meter. - **Water Drainage:** Used water exits via the drain lines. 3. **Internal Events:** - Cold water is heated by the hot water heater. - Heated water is distributed to the shower and dishwasher. - Electricity powers the hot water heater and potentially other electrical devices. #### Water Heater as a System: 1. **Boundary:** The confines of the water heater unit. 2. **Interactions with Surroundings:** - **Water Supply:** Receives cold water from the main supply. - **Hot Water Distribution:** Supplies hot water to the shower and dishwasher. - **Electricity Supply:** Receives electrical input to heat the water. 3. **Internal Events:** - Heating of the cold water using electrical energy. - Maintenance of heated water at a set temperature. #### Dishwasher as a System: 1. **Boundary:** The physical structure of the dishwasher. 2. **
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