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Mechanical Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Mechanical energy refers to the sum of potential and kinetic energies in a system. It represents the ability to do work due to motion or position.