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Work

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Work [J] is a specific form of energy, called exergy, performed by a closed or open system on its surroundings (the environment. This is the definition of external work, which is zero in isolated systems. Mechanical work is force [N] times path length [m]. The internal energy change,]]

Abbreviation: W

Reference: Gnaiger (1993) Pure Appl Chem


MitoPedia concepts: Ergodynamics 






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