Systems with energy flows can have steady or periodic flow {steady state, thermodynamics}, rather than reach equilibrium. Movement rate or flux depends on gradient or force, so flow rate equals force or gradient sum. Steady states are irreversible thermodynamically. Entropy minimizes, because systems with forces or gradients can reduce entropy.
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