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In the case of mechanical energy, the work (the energy transferred) is equal to force times distance. If a post (for example) just supports a weight, there is a force involved, but no energy - since the distance is zero (it doesn't move).
There are other types of energy; the definitions are different, but mechanical energy can be converted into these other types of energy, too.
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What force causes Potential energy turn to kinetic energy?
Gravitational force is most commonly associated with potential energy.Whenever we lift an object (move it further from the earth's center), like taking it from the bottom of a hill to the top, or taking it from the floor and placing it on a shelf, table, or chair; we increase the potential energy of the object.
What form is chemical energy?
Chemical energy is the energy that is found in the chemical bonds of molecules. These bonds are electromagnetic in nature, so the electroweak force would be responsible for chemical energy.
What is the SI unit for force and height and work and mass and energy?
Each of those quantities has a different SI unit. They are: Force. . . . . . . . . Newton Height (length) . Meter Work. . . . . . . . . Joule Mass. . . . . . . . . Kilogram Energy . . . . . . . Joule (same as work)
Newton and joule measure the same quantity?
No. They're different. "Newton" is a unit of force. "Joule" is a unit of energy. A small force (1 newton) that pushes a basketball 10 miles can deliver more energy than a large force (a thousand newtons) that pushes it 1 foot.
What is combined force?
a combine force are all force of all Energy
Is force different from energy?
Yes - quite different. Energy has dimensions of force x distance - if you apply a force over a certain distance, you transfer a certain amount of energy.
How are force and weight different?
Force and weight are different for the fact that force is the energy applied and weight is the mass or heaviness of an object
How do force and energy relate?
Force and energy relate in multiple ways; first, energy must be used to apply force. Though, they do have their differences; force is applied to result in movement of some sort, and energy has many different states.
How are joule and newton different?
In the same way that energy and force are different. In the case of mechanical energy, energy = force x distance.
What kind of energy is the force of 5 newtons?
A force and an energy are two quite different things. Energy is spent if you apply a force for a certain distance, so energy has units of force x distance (in the SI, newtons x meters).
Why arent force and energy exactly the same?
Force is the rate of exchange of momentum, while energy is something that is conserved. While they are different, they have a close relationship. Energy is what you get when you apply a force over a distance. Specifically, Energy = Work= ∫Fdx. If the force is constant then, Energy = Work = F*Δx
What is the study of how energy is transferred to different locations and forms?
Force
How is the force you apply by pushing on a rock different from the force of gravity on the rock?
Pushing requires energy
Why does force affect energy transfer?
There are different types of energy transfers; the details depend on what type of energy transfer you are thinking about.
What describes the study of how energy is transferred to different locations and forms?
Force
How can the same amount of energy be transferred if the forces acting on the object are different answers?
Energy = Force x Distance travelled in direction of force. A lower force can output the same energy by working on the object over a longer distance.
Which scientist would study energy and force?
a physicist
