Mechanical Energy

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. It involves moving parts.

A fidget spinner shows mechanical energy because it has moving parts.

A sweater does not have moving parts.

Melting ice does not require mechanical energy.

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

Yes, a moving bicycle is an example of mechanical energy.

A fan has mechanical energy because it has moving parts.

Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

When an object stops moving, its mechanical energy decreases.

A bicycle uses mechanical energy when the rider pedals to make it move.