If Energy Is the Capacity to Perform Work or Transfer

question 15

Multiple Choice

If energy is the capacity to perform work or transfer heat, what is work?

• A) when an object is moved a given distance against some force.
• B) when energy is transformed from one form to another.
• C) when heat is lost in a mechanical system.
• D) when friction is overcome.
• E) when energy is used to produce something of value.

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