Chapter 38, Problem 22A

What information is necessary to make predictions about an orderly system?

To determine

The information necessary to make predictions about an orderly system.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The prediction of an orderly system is based on the various information. The predictions about the system without the information remain in the probabilistic form. If the compete prediction can only be done by the information about the system.

The behavior of the system between the time intervals can be predicted only by the use of initial condition of the system. The system is in order so it performs the orderly and uniform motion. If the initial conditions of the system are the information for the predictions about an orderly system.

Conclusion:

The initial conditions of the system are necessary information to make predictions about an orderly system.