Explain with illustrations the meaning of work,energy,and power in everyday life and state that this meaning has no relation with the meaning in physics.

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(N/A) In everyday life,activities like a farmer tilling a field,a laborer carrying bricks,a student studying for exams,or an artist painting a picture are considered 'work'. However,in physics,work is defined as $W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{d} = Fd \cos \theta$. If there is no displacement,the work done is zero,regardless of the effort exerted.
Similarly,when we say a person has high 'energy' because they work $14$ to $16$ hours a day,we refer to their stamina or endurance. In physics,energy is defined as the capacity to do work,which is a quantitative scalar property.
Finally,the term 'power' in daily life often refers to influence,authority,or social status (e.g.,'showing your power'). In physics,power is defined as the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred,given by $P = \frac{dW}{dt}$.

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