Work Done Gains Energy, Heat Energy is Wasted

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The discussion centers on the relationship between work and energy, specifically how work done on a system results in an increase in energy. Participants concluded that when work is performed, the system gains energy, and this energy can subsequently be utilized to perform work within the system. Additionally, heat energy produced during this process is categorized as wasted energy, not contributing to useful work. The correct completion of the statement is: "Energy is related to work in the way that, when WORK is done on a system, it gains ENERGY, and ENERGY can be used to do WORK in a system."

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Homework Statement


Fill in the blanks:
Energy is related to work in the way that, when _______ is done on a system, it gains _______, and _______ can be used to do _______ in a system.

The heat energy isn't part of the useful work done by machines, so this energy is considered _______.

Homework Equations


i don't really know what all words would fit in. i just came up with those. if you think you know it just reply back i would appreciate any answer. but i would love it if they were right :biggrin: haha

The Attempt at a Solution


i think but I am not sure if its right
Energy is related to work in the way that, when WORK is done on a system, it gains ENERGY, and _______ can be used to do _______ in a system.thank you! :-p
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Yeah, that seems right. Then go energy, work for the last two?
 
i think the last part is "and energy can be used to do work in a system".it makes sense that way i don't know bout the part u filled out.
 
thank you!
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