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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question

Question

What is mechanical energy the sum of?
Options
A Chemical and Nuclear energy.
B Work and Power.
C An object's kinetic and potential energy.
Correct Answer
D Force and displacement.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mechanical energy is defined as the sum of an object's kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (energy of position).

Hint

It's the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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