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Work is the word used to describe anything that's being physically done whereas energy is what is needed for work to be done.
So in a simple form - You need energy to work.
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What is the difference between energy and work?
I have seen different definitions, but basically you can think of work as the "transfer of energy".
What is energy and how is it different from kinetic energy?
Energy is the capacity to do work, and kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.
What happens to energy that cannot be used to do work?
its transformed into a different type of energy..such as thermal energy or heat
How many different types of energy are interchangeable?
Kinetic and potential energy are interchangeable and both can be converted into work.
How is energy different from work?
They have the same units- Joules - so can be equated. Work is something actually done, and in doing work energy is expended, but you can also talk of doing work to store energy. For example in running a compressor to fill a cylinder with compressed gas, energy is supplied to the compressor motor, work is done by the compressor, and the result is stored energy in the gas. Fuels such as coal have potential or stored energy, which can be released to do work. So I think the fundamental is energy, but when energy is used, work results. Hope that makes sense!
What is contrast of energy and work?
Work is the ability to move kinetic energy in different directions. Energy on the other hand can be used for rest and for work.
What is the different forms of energy and describe each?
energy-the ability to do work.
What is the difference between energy and work?
I have seen different definitions, but basically you can think of work as the "transfer of energy".
What different between power and energy?
Power is the rate of doing work or delivering energy whereas energy is the capacity for doing work.
What is energy and how is it different from kinetic energy?
Energy is the capacity to do work, and kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.
What happens to energy that cannot be used to do work?
its transformed into a different type of energy..such as thermal energy or heat
What is energy and what are the different types of energy?
energy is defined by the ability to do work. the different types of energy are- mechanical kinetic , potential nuclear sound light electrical chemical heat
What energy are?
Energy is a resource that gives living things the ability to do work and stay alive. It performs work and can be in many different forms.
Why is it that when we do hard work our breathing rate increases?
It is because we need different amount of energy in different conditions of our body. When we rest we need less energy but when we do hard work we need more energy. Performing hard work is a difficult activity and it needs more energy. Thus, by increasing the breathing rate more energy is supplied to the cells for the production of more energy.
Is fuel and energy the same?
No, fuel helps convert energy into a different form of energy thus making something work
How many different types of energy are interchangeable?
Kinetic and potential energy are interchangeable and both can be converted into work.
What piece of lab equipment is used to measure work?
There are different methods of measuring work. Work is defined as a change in state of energy from one form to another. Mechanical energy can be measured in horsepower, foot-pounds or their metric equivalent. This is measured with a dynamometer. Electrical energy is measured in watts, this is measured with a watt-ohm meter, or a volt-ammeter. Heat energy is measured with a thermometer, and potential energy can be measured with a calorimeter. For other types of energy there are different tools used to measure it. In order to determine work performed, the energy before the work is done must be measured, then the energy after the work is done is measured, then the work done can be calculated from the results.
