Energy characteristics

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DEFINITION OF ENERGY The ability of a system to do work. A physical quantity which produces a change or effect. ENERGY Unit of measurement: the joule (J).

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DEFINITION OF ENERGY

The ability of a system to do work.

A physical quantity which produces a change

or effect.

ENERGY

Unit of measurement: the joule (J).

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Characteristics of energy

Energy can be transported. Energy can be transformed.

Energy can be transferred. Energy can be preserved. Energy can be degraded.

Energy can be stored.