In the UK, whipping cream is just a type of cream sold for whipping. (And actually, double cream works better for whipped cream toppings). Whipped cream is a type of fresh cream, in the sense that double cream, single cream, clotted cream etc... are all types of fresh cream. Whipped cream is not "the same as" fresh cream, it is a member of the "fresh cream" group. If a recipe just says "serve with fresh cream", it's best just to pick a type of cream that suits your needs (i.e pourable or non-pourable).
no one is lighter
yes
Whipping cream is a liquid.
Yes; unless the recipe specifies "light," use heavy whipping cream.
No it's not the same as whipping cream. It was made without dairy. I believe it's been discontinued though.
Depending on the recipe, cool whip should in most cases be interchangeable with whipping cream as a lower calorie substitute. Cool whip is an imitation of whipped cream, called "whipped topping" by its manufacturers.
Yes. Whipped cream is just pre-whipped whipping cream.
One cup of whipping cream makes about 2 cups of whipped cream
Yes
The use for cream can be used for whipping and in recipes with chocolate but mostly for whipping.
It is better because it is lower in fat than the normal whipping cream.
no. typically, whipping cream has more sugar in it.
You can do anything you like in cooking. However, this particular substitution is not ideal. Whipping cream is a heavy cream, not a light cream. A mixture of whipping cream and milk would be a better substitution.
Whipping cream is a liquid.