Which statement best describes energy?(1 point)

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Energy is a push or pull on an object that will change the motion of the object.
Energy is a push or pull on an object that will change the motion of the object.

Energy is the power derived from the utilization of simple machines.
Energy is the power derived from the utilization of simple machines.

Energy is the force that causes movement in an object.
Energy is the force that causes movement in an object.

1 answer

The best statement that describes energy is:

Energy is the power derived from the utilization of simple machines.

While energy can be related to forces and motion, it is more accurately described as the capacity to do work, and this encompasses more than just a force acting on an object.