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Energy
Energy Energy is the ability to do work. It is a measure of the capacity to do work or the ability to exert force over a distance. Energy can be measured in...
Energy Energy is the ability to do work. It is a measure of the capacity to do work or the ability to exert force over a distance. Energy can be measured in...
Energy is the ability to do work. It is a measure of the capacity to do work or the ability to exert force over a distance. Energy can be measured in different units, such as calories, joules, and kilowatt-hours.
Examples:
Work: Pushing a heavy box up a hill is an example of work.
Force: Pushing with a 10-pound weight is an example of force.
Distance: Lifting a book from the floor to a table is an example of distance.
Energy (joules): The energy required to lift a 10-pound weight 5 feet is 50 Joules.
Energy can be transferred from one object to another. When an object does work on another object, the other object gains energy. For example, when you kick a ball, the ball gains energy from your kick. This energy is then used to make the ball move