What is the physical composition of energy?

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In summary, energy is not made of physical substance or matter, but is a property of objects that allows them to do work or cause change. It is distinct from matter and cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. The ultimate source of energy on Earth is the Sun, and there are many different forms of energy such as potential and kinetic energy. While energy cannot be destroyed, some energy conversions are not 100% efficient and result in a loss of energy known as entropy.
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what is it physically made of.? Bosons ?? Is it all kinds of bosons or only photons.?
 
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Energy is not "made up" of anything. It is an observed characteristic of physical processes.
 
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Energy is a property of objects. Asking what energy is made of, is like asking what momentum is made of.
 

FAQ: What is the physical composition of energy?

What is energy made of?

Energy is not made of any physical substance or matter. It is a property or characteristic of objects that allows them to do work or cause change. It is a fundamental concept in physics and is often described as the ability to do work or cause motion.

Is energy a form of matter?

No, energy and matter are two distinct concepts. Matter refers to physical substances that take up space and have mass, while energy is a property of matter that allows it to do work or cause change.

Where does energy come from?

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be converted from one form to another. The ultimate source of energy on Earth is the Sun, which produces energy through nuclear fusion reactions. Other sources of energy, such as fossil fuels, are derived from solar energy that was stored millions of years ago.

What are the different forms of energy?

There are many different forms of energy, but they can be broadly classified into two categories: potential energy and kinetic energy. Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Examples of different forms of energy include thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, and gravitational energy.

Can energy be destroyed?

As mentioned before, energy cannot be destroyed. It can only be converted from one form to another. However, some energy conversions are not 100% efficient, meaning that some energy is lost as heat. This loss of energy is often referred to as entropy, and it is a fundamental law of physics that states that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant, but its quality declines over time.

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