What are energy, work, and power?
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The question asks for the definitions or explanations of energy, work, and power. These are fundamental concepts in physics, and the response should provide a clear and concise explanation of each term, highlighting their differences and relationships.
Answer
Energy is the capacity to do work. Work measures the energy to move an object. Power is the rate at which work is done.
Energy is the capacity to do work. Work is the measure of energy required to move an object. Power is the rate at which work is done, or the amount of work done per unit of time.
Answer for screen readers
Energy is the capacity to do work. Work is the measure of energy required to move an object. Power is the rate at which work is done, or the amount of work done per unit of time.
More Information
Energy is measured in Joules (J), work is also measured in Joules (J), and power is measured in Watts (W), where 1 Watt is equal to 1 Joule per second.
Tips
It is easy to confuse work and power. Work is the total energy transferred, while power is how quickly that energy is transferred.
Sources
- Work, Energy, and Power - Basic Introduction - YouTube - youtube.com
- Energy, Work, and Power | Engineering Library - engineeringlibrary.org
- Work, Energy and Power - Edinformatics - edinformatics.com
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