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Microburst
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What is energy? at it's very core?
is matter madeup of energy?
is matter madeup of energy?
In summary, Energy is a concept created by humans to explain the workings of the universe, similar to how math is a concept used to predict and explain things. It is the ability to cause change in one's self or surroundings and can only be detected as it changes form. The total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant. Matter is not made up of energy, but rather is a dense form of energy. The emission or potential emission of radiation is a result of interactions between particles and energy is essential in understanding the universe.
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Blissfulpain
energy is a concept created by humans to describe things we see. kinda like math... math doesn't really exist.. it's just a concept, but it can be used to explain things and predict things. does that make sense to ya?
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kastarov
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Helllo, Microburst!
This is one of questions more curious of Physics, by the way, this question is in my journal, visit it, you can give your opinion! Actually, nobody doesn't know what's energy; what we do it is to analyze the results caused by energy.
I advice that you look for the book: Feymann's lectures on the Physics v.1, the Prof. Richard Feymann makes interesting analogy between energy and blocks of toy.
This is one of questions more curious of Physics, by the way, this question is in my journal, visit it, you can give your opinion! Actually, nobody doesn't know what's energy; what we do it is to analyze the results caused by energy.
I advice that you look for the book: Feymann's lectures on the Physics v.1, the Prof. Richard Feymann makes interesting analogy between energy and blocks of toy.
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Clausius2
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I have another similar question:
What do the clouds smell of?
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Both have similar answers.
What do the clouds smell of?
......
Both have similar answers.
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Chi Meson
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A simplified definition of energy (which may be helpful in getting a conceptual toe-hold, but is not at all complete, because a complete answer to this question could go on for decades):
Energy is the ability to cause a change in one's self or surroundings.
And
Energy can only be detected as it changes from one form into another
And
The total amount of energy (in all forms) in a closed system always remains constant.
THis is, I repeat, a good place to start, but does not completely answer the question. Kastarov's reference to Feynman's lecture is a good one; I second that recommendation!
Energy is the ability to cause a change in one's self or surroundings.
And
Energy can only be detected as it changes from one form into another
And
The total amount of energy (in all forms) in a closed system always remains constant.
THis is, I repeat, a good place to start, but does not completely answer the question. Kastarov's reference to Feynman's lecture is a good one; I second that recommendation!
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Amir
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E = mc^2 it seems matter is made up of lots of potential energy, but you need lots of energy to get it out. (unless you are an unstable radioactive kind of mass with loose electrons.)
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/emc1.htm
it seems matter is made up of lots of potential energy, but you need lots of energy to get it out. (unless you are an unstable radioactive kind of mass with loose electrons.) http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/emc1.htm
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berty
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Would it be true to say that energy is the emission, or potential emission, of radiation caused by the interaction between particles?
If so then this would be true of matter/matter, antimatter/antimatter or matter/antimatter interactions.
If so then this would be true of matter/matter, antimatter/antimatter or matter/antimatter interactions.
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MiGUi
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Clausius2 said:I have another similar question:
What do the clouds smell of?
......
Both have similar answers.
(Maybe they don't understand your sarcastic because that pathetical TVspot is only ours)
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pmb_phy
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Nobody knows.Microburst said:
No.
Pete
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Omar
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Well, a very basic definition of energy goes: ENERGY is the ability to do work. Very primitive to fellows like you who don't suffice with such simplicity. Physicists now believe everything around us is energy (correct me if I'm wrong, please) and matter is just huge density of energy, nothing else.
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MiGUi
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Energy is mankind's method to explain how the universe works
(oh, someday someone will include this phrase in a quote book as MINE lol)
(oh, someday someone will include this phrase in a quote book as MINE lol)
FAQ: Energy: What is it and Is Matter Energy?
What is energy?
Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It can exist in many forms, such as thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.
Is matter energy?
According to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2, matter and energy are equivalent and can be converted into each other. Matter contains a large amount of potential energy, which can be released in various forms.
How is energy created?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed from one form to another. For example, the sun produces energy through nuclear fusion, and plants convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
What are the different types of energy?
There are several types of energy, including thermal, mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, and electromagnetic energy. These forms of energy can be further divided into potential and kinetic energy.
What is the law of conservation of energy?
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. This means that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant over time.