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Radiation — Unit test

Question 21 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which best defines energy?

Answer
A
a type of wave that carries energy through space, where there is almost no matter
B
a disturbance that carries energy form one place to another through matter and space
C
the ability to do work
D
pressing to make more compact

Explanation

Energy is defined as the ability to do work. A wave can carry energy, but it is not the definition of energy itself; pressing something to make it more compact describes compression.

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