Chapter 1, Problem 140QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the statement, ‘gasoline has both kinetic and potential energy’ is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The scalar quantity which can be defined as the capacity to do work is termed as energy. Every-body present in the universe possesses the energy to do work.

Energy is a conserved quantity that cannot be destroyed or created but can be transferred from one body to another.