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Description
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
Communicated by Gnaiger E 2018-10-20