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Exploring the concept of energy, this overview highlights its critical role in physics as the capacity to do work and its various forms, including kinetic, potential, chemical, and electromagnetic energy. Energy's transformation and conservation principles are fundamental to understanding natural phenomena and technological applications. The text delves into the historical evolution of the energy concept, its measurement units, and its indispensable role in chemistry and biology, particularly in metabolic processes and photosynthesis.
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Energy is a fundamental scalar quantity in physics that is integral to the existence and function of everything in the universe
Forms of energy
Energy manifests in various forms such as mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electromagnetic energy
Law of conservation of energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another, according to the law of conservation of energy
The joule (J) is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)
The joule (J) is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)
Ergs, calories, and BTUs
Ergs, calories, and BTUs are units of energy used in specific scientific and engineering contexts
Kilowatt-hours and electronvolts
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) and electronvolts (eV) are units of energy used in specific scientific and engineering contexts
Conversion between energy units is often necessary for accurate quantification in both theoretical and practical applications