Question

Mechanical energy is the sum of the _____ energy of an object

Answer 1

An object's ability to do work is measured by its mechanical energy, or the sum the object's kinetic energy and potential energy. Mechanical energy is due to the position or movement of an object.

Answer 2

The correct answer of this question is : Sum of kinetic as well as potential energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The body has two types of mechanical energy which are known as kinetic energy and potential energy.

The potential energy of a body is defined as the energy gained by the body by virtue of its position or change in configuration.

The energy due to the position of the body from surface is known as gravitational potential energy, and the energy due to change in configuration is known as elastic potential energy.

The kinetic energy of a body is defined as the energy gained by the body due to its motion.

The sum total of kinetic energy and potential energy of a body is known as mechanical energy.

Hence, mechanical energy = Kinetic energy + potential energy.