Energy

Energy is the capacity to do work

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Energy is the capacity or capability to do work and energy is used when work are done.

The unit for energy is joule J, where

1 J = 1 Nm

which is the same unit as for work.

Energy forms

There can be several forms of energy, including

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is the ratio between useful energy output and input energy, and can be expressed as

μ = Eo / Ei (1)

where

μ = energy efficiency

Eo = useful energy output

Ei = energy input

It is common to state efficiency as a percentage by multiplying (1) with 100.

Example - Energy Efficiency

A lift moves a mass 10 m up with a force of 100 N. The input energy to the lift is 1500 J. The energy efficiency of the lift can be calculated as

μ = 100 (N) 10 (m) / 1500 (J)

    = 0.67 or

    = 67 %

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Related Topics

  • Thermodynamics The effects of work, heat and energy on a system
  • Mechanics Kinematics, forces, vectors, motion, momentum, energy and the dynamics of objects

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  • 1st Law of Thermodynamics The First Law of Thermodynamics simply states that energy can be neither created nor destroyed (conservation of energy). Thus power generation processes and energy sources actually involve conversion of energy from one form to another, rather than creation of energy from nothing
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