Basic Physics Concepts

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What is work in physics?

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Work is the energy transferred to or from an object via the application of force along a displacement.

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What is power in physics?

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Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred over time.

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What is energy in physics?

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Energy is the quantitative property that must be transferred to an object in order to perform work on, or to heat, the object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.