Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Chemistry Comes Alive - Review Questions - Page 59: 23

Answer

Energy is the capacity to perform work. An object stores potential energy and expends that energy as kinetic energy when it is in motion.

Work Step by Step

Energy is the capacity to perform work. Kinetic energy is energy of motion. It is a function of the mass and velocity of an object in motion. Potential energy is stored energy. It is a function of the position of an object.
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