what is the difference between jquery selectors and js selectors?
<p>Simple question for a noob. Is there a difference between these to variables?</p>

<pre><code>var object1 = document.getElementById('myElement');
var object2 = $('#myElement');
</code></pre>

<p>Also, am I able to run normal js stuff on object2? For example, if #myElement is a <code>&lt;textarea&gt;</code> can I do:</p>

<pre><code>object2.value = "fill in with this text";
</code></pre>

<p>or, must I do: </p>

<pre><code>$(object2).val('fill in with this text');
</code></pre>

<p>or, is there yet a better way?</p>
