Question

Sum of potential energy and kinetic energy is called ______________.

• A. mechanical energy
• B. muscular energy
• C. solar energy
• D. wind energy

Answer 1

The correct option is A mechanical energy

Sum of potential energy and kinetic energy is called Mechanical energy.

The mechanical energy of an object can be the result of its motion (i.e., kinetic energy) and/or the result of its stored energy of position (i.e., potential energy). The total amount of mechanical energy is merely the sum of the potential energy and the kinetic energy.