The Emergence Machine

Mechanical System

abstract · Engineering · Level 7 · E11

E11Organizations

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Emergence definition

A system of components that transmit and modify forces and motion to achieve a purpose.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0Mechanical SystemComponentBehaviorOrganismCellFunctionWorkForceFormLifeProcessActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

used byprerequisitesEngine TransL8Mechanical SystemL7WorkL3ComponentL6E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Work L3 (requires) Physics sense
    Understanding work is essential for grasping the concept of a system that transmits and modifies forces and motion to perform work.
  • Component L6 (requires)
    A system of components that transmit and modify forces and motion to perform work.

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