Energy 101

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

An example of energy in action is a moving car.

Energy is important because it is essential for all aspects of life and enables the functioning of many systems and processes.

<p>The different forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, and nuclear energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unit of measurement for energy is the joule (J) or the calorie (cal).</p> Signup and view all the answers