The sum of potential and kinetic energies of a body is called its _______ energy.

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Mechanical energy is the energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or due to its position.
According to the definition, the sum of potential and kinetic energies of a body is called it is mechanical energy.
Hence, the sum of potential and kinetic energies of a body is called it is mechanical energy.

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