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Is Energy a Scalar or Vector? Understanding Energy and Work
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Energy is defined from the work done. for more clarity both work as well as energy is a scalar. I think this is taught in high school at 7 or 8 standard. you better look at textbooks of higher standard.
if you understand work is defined by the dot product of force and displacement.
if you understand work is defined by the dot product of force and displacement.
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