Where does energy originate from?

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Energy originates primarily from the sun, specifically through solar energy and heat. This energy is essential for powering machines and enabling organisms to perform various tasks. The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed into different forms. This discussion emphasizes the philosophical aspects of energy's existence, distinguishing it from the physical origins of matter.

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Everyone always seems to only ask "where did matter come from?"

What are your thoughts?
 
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There is no physical explanation for the existence of the universe. That's simply the realm of philosophy.
 
Truly, energy comes from the sun, solar energy or heat. With this, we are able to move machines and organisms are able to do various tasks. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only change forms. We get most of our energy from the sun.
 

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