College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 173: 5

Answer

An object does not possess work. An object can possess energy. When the energy of object is changed it results in doing of work. When work is done on the object or work is done by the object its energy changes.

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An object does not possess work. An object can possess energy. When the energy of object is changed it results in doing of work. When work is done on the object or work is done by the object its energy changes.
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