A basketball is thrown in the air. Part way up, the potential energy is 100 J, and its kinetic energy is 25 J. What is the total mechanical energy of the basketball?

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A basketball is thrown in the air. Part way up, the potential energy is 100 J, and its kinetic energy is 25 J. What is the total mechanical energy of the basketball?

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Answer:

125

Explanation:

mechanical energy is equal to the sum of kinetic and potential energy

100+25=125

Paul Wintz answered Jun 27, 2022

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