Question

Which one of the following statements about "steady state" is not correct?
Group of answer choices

In a reservoir at steady state, sources and sinks are balanced.

If the influx into a reservoir exceeds the outflux, it is not at steady state.

At steady state, the burden of a reservoir is constant.

When inputs and outputs are equal and balanced, the system is at steady state.

In a system at steady state, there are no inputs or outputs.

Answer 1

The statement that is not correct is:

**"In a system at steady state, there are no inputs or outputs."**

This statement is incorrect because a system at steady state can have inputs and outputs as long as they are balanced, meaning the influx equals the outflux. In a steady state, the overall condition of the system remains constant despite the ongoing inputs and outputs.