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What is the sum of a systems potential and kinetic energy is equal to?

a. Total Energy
b. Mechanical Energy
c. Thermal Energy
d. Hyper Energy

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

TE = KE + PE which is total energy available to a system is equal to its potential energy plus its kinetic energy, and that total energy will remain throughout the entire "trip", whatever it might be. So a is your answer.

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