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Which statement best describes the work and energy in these examples?


Example 1: Running a car requires gas.

Example 2: Humans require food to live.

AThe gas and food are examples of energy.
BThe gas and food are examples of work.
CThe gas and humans are examples of work.
DThe food and car are examples of energy.

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A.) The gas and food are examples of energy.

Answer: Option A: The gas and food are examples of energy.

Explanation:

Work and energy are inter-related. Energy is required to do the work. An equal amount of energy is converted into work. Work and energy have same units. The SI unit is Joule.

The gas and food are sources of energy. They act as fuel. This energy is utilized to perform work. The gas is used to run the car. The food is metabolized inside the body which is a source of energy and utilized to perform every day work.

Hence, The gas and food are examples of energy.

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