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Scalar energy is a type of energy that has only magnitude and no direction. Examples include temperature, mass, and speed. Vector energy, on the other hand, has both magnitude and direction. Examples include force, velocity, and displacement.
Energy is typically measured in joules (J) or calories (cal). Joules are the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), while calories are often used in nutrition and food energy discussions.
According to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed from one form to another. This means that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant.
Some examples of scalar energy include temperature, mass, volume, and time. These types of energy do not have a specific direction, but only a magnitude.
Energy, work, and power are all related concepts. Work is the application of force over a distance, while power is the rate at which work is done. Energy is the ability to do work and can be calculated by multiplying force by distance or by dividing work by time.