Energy can be formally defined as ____.
A) the random motion of molecules
B) the ability to do work and transfer heat
C) a force that is exerted over some distance
D) the movement of molecules
E) the loss of matter

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Energy is formally defined as the ability to do work and transfer heat, reflecting its capacity to cause physical changes and move matter in a direction it would not move if left alone.

Energy Can Be Formally Defined as ____