Ashkon throws a basketball across the court to his teammate. The ball has 57 J of potential energy and 61 J of kinetic energy. What is the total mechanical energy of the basketb…

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Nanor · Answer 1 · 2019-09-14T22:28:20+0000

The total mechanical energy of the ball is the sum of its potential energy U and its kinetic energy K, therefore:

E=U+K=57 J+61 J=118 J

so, the total mechanical energy of the basketball is 118 J.

MR Zamani · Answer 2 · 2019-09-20T17:19:00+0000

The total mechanical energy of the ball is the sum of its potential energy U and its kinetic energy K, therefore:

E=U+K=57 J+61 J=118 J

so, the total mechanical energy of the basketball is 118 J.