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Which of the following energy forms is the sum of kinetic energy and all forms of potential energy?

A.total energy
B.sum (Σ) energy
C.nonmechanical energy
D.mechanical energy

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Answer:

D.mechanical energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The total amount of mechanical energy is merely the sum of the potential energy and the kinetic energy. This sum is simply referred to as the total mechanical energy.

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Answer: D, mechanical energy

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