The ability or capacity to do work on some form of matter is called ____.
A)temperature
B)energy
C)specific heat
D)latent heat
E)thermal heat

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Energy is defined as the capacity to do work, which involves applying force to move an object or change matter in some way. Temperature, specific heat, latent heat, and thermal heat are related to the energy or heat content of a substance but do not define the capacity to do work itself.

The Ability or Capacity to Do Work on Some Form