The negative work equation, W = F * d * cos (θ), and conservation of energy explain this energy transfer, while real-world applications include braking systems and crash-resistant materials. The following diagram summarizes the basic energetic functioning in the human body. . Negative work in physics involves forces that oppose motion, decelerating objects and dissipating energy. Devices like brakes and dampers harness negative work to dissipate energy by converting it into other. . Energy is the capacity to do work. It is a quantitative property that can be transferred, but not created or destroyed, a principle known as the law of conservation of energy.
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