Mechanical Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Can a stationary object have mechanical energy?

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Yes, if it has potential energy.

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Is a moving car an example of mechanical energy?

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Yes, because it has kinetic energy.

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Is a stretched rubber band an example of mechanical energy?

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Yes, it has potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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It is converted to kinetic energy.

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Is a book on a shelf an example of mechanical energy?

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Yes, it has potential energy.

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What type of energy does a swinging pendulum have at its highest point?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy does a swinging pendulum have at its lowest point?

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Kinetic energy.