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, group cohesion (S), autopropulsion, and random forces. It is suggested that repulsion and autopropulsion lead to energy dissipation, resulting in the walkers eventually stopping, while group cohesion and random forces contribute to sustained movement and increased kinetic energy. A clarification is sought regarding whether the walkers are living beings and if their movements are intentional or naturally occurring. Understanding these forces is crucial for analyzing energy transfer within the system. The inquiry highlights the complexity of interactions in group dynamics and energy behavior.
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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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