Forces and energy in a system of a group of walkers

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The discussion focuses on the dynamics of a system of walkers influenced by four distinct forces: repulsion between walkers, a gathering force denoted as S, autopropulsion, and a random force due to environmental factors. It is established that repulsion and autopropulsion dissipate energy, leading to a cessation of movement over time, while the forces S and random forces contribute energy, resulting in sustained kinetic energy and movement. The inquiry also raises questions about the nature of the walkers, whether they are living entities, and the origin of the forces acting upon them.

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Hello,
I am studying a system of a group of walkers and how they behave.
There are four kind of forces:
- Repulsion between walkers
- A force modeled by the fact that all walkers gather into groups and walk in the same direction so their velocity are // that i will name S.
- "Autopropulsion" walkers move spontaneously in the same direction of the walker's velocity
- Random force in a random direction caused by uneven grounds, projectiles etc..

I want to know what forces give energy to the system and take energy from it

Just correct me if I'm wrong :
Repulsion and autopropulsion dissipate energy because after a certain amount of time the walkers don't move anymore
The force S and the random force give energy, the walkers keep moving, the kinetic energy increases.

Thanks
 
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First, are the walkers living things? If yes, then are the four forces caused by the intentional movement of the walkers? or are they forces due to nature?
 

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