Mechanical energy is a form of energy typically described as a combination of kinetic energy and potential energy. In other words, mechanical energy is the sum of an object’s kinetic and potential energy. This means that an object has mechanical energy whether it is moving or staying in position relative to a zero potential energy position. Mechanical energy can also be thought of as the ability of an object to do work. In this sense, work is done when a force acts on an object and causes it... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2023. 3p.