What is the difference between matter and energy?

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The difference between matter and energy is that energy is produced from matter yet has no mass and is the capacity to do work while matter is the physical "stuff" in the universe. Matter needs energy to move. read more

The difference between matter and energy is that energy is produced from matter yet has no mass and is the capacity to do work while matter is the physical "stuff" in the universe. Matter needs energy to move. Matter can obtain energy in two different ways through either potential energy or kinetic energy. read more

• Universe consists of matter, which can be divided into energy and mass. Energy is a part of matter. • Matter in the universe is a conserved property, while energy is only conserved in closed systems where no mass change is possible. read more