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- Energy vs matter shape.
Physical objects have well defined shapes, but does energy ever create well defined shapes or can it only take shape within matter?
Here's an exactly equivalent question: Does color have shape?LightningInAJar said:Does energy have shape?
The voice of experience?jbriggs444 said:That said, you could get a block of tungsten and a blow torch and sign your name in glowing letters.
What do you think?LightningInAJar said:Matter certainly has shape though? At least in solid state?
Just want to make sure the word shape is used the same way. So energy doesn't exist without matter and doesn't really take a shape beyond that of a material thing it acts upon?phinds said:What do you think?
Energy can exist as a property of fields. It does not require matter.LightningInAJar said:Just want to make sure the word shape is used the same way. So energy doesn't exist without matter and doesn't really take a shape beyond that of a material thing it acts upon?
A beach ball has a shape. A beach ball has a color. A color does NOT have a shape.LightningInAJar said:Just want to make sure the word shape is used the same way. So energy doesn't exist without matter and doesn't really take a shape beyond that of a material thing it acts upon?
LightningInAJar said:Summary:: Energy vs matter shape.
does energy ever create well defined shapes
Is there any such thing as pure energy, or could Matter BE energy of a particular form ?LightningInAJar said:Summary:: Energy vs matter shape.
Physical objects have well defined shapes, but does energy ever create well defined shapes or can it only take shape within matter?
No. You can have matter (with some amount of energy) or radiation (with some amount of energy) and you can convert between the two. Converting matter to radiation and/or other matter can change between mass and energy, but mass and matter are not synonyms.Shane Kennedy said:Is there any such thing as pure energy,
The EIA has a straightforward explanation, @LightningInAJar, that may help inform your thinking on the nature of energy:LightningInAJar said:Summary:: Energy vs matter shape.
Physical objects have well defined shapes, but does energy ever create well defined shapes or can it only take shape within matter?
The concept of energy shape refers to the different forms that energy can take, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy. These different forms of energy can be transformed into one another, but the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant.
Yes, energy is limited by matter. According to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This means that the total amount of energy in a closed system, such as the universe, remains constant. Matter is made up of particles that contain energy, and this energy is conserved even as matter changes form.
Energy shape affects our daily lives in many ways. For example, the kinetic energy of a moving car allows it to transport us from one place to another. The chemical energy in our food provides us with the energy we need to function. The thermal energy from the sun warms our planet and allows for life to exist. Understanding energy shape can help us make more efficient use of energy and make informed decisions about its use.
Yes, energy shape can be changed. Energy can be transformed from one form to another, such as potential energy being converted into kinetic energy. However, the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant.
The concept of energy shape is closely related to sustainability. As we use energy, it is transformed and dispersed into the environment, but it is not created or destroyed. This means that we must be mindful of our energy use and strive to use it in a sustainable way to ensure that future generations will also have access to energy resources. Understanding energy shape can help us make more sustainable choices and reduce our impact on the environment.