Question

what is meant by mechanical energy? Explain in details​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy in an object that is used to do a particular work. In other words, it describes the energy of an object because of its motion or position, or both.  Potential energy is possessed by the object’s position whereas kinetic energy is possessed by the movement. When an object is moving, its potential energy is zero. When it’s at rest, the kinetic energy is zero.

The mechanical energy formula is given by,

 

M.E = K. E + P.E

M.E = ½ mv2 + mgh