What is the relationship between the kinetic energy( $K$ ), potential energy( $P$ ) and total energy( $E$ ) of a system?

K = P + E

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E = P + K

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P = K + E

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E = P K

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Solution

The correct option is C $E = P + K$
Total mechanical energy of the system is equal to the sum of kinetic energy of the system and the potential energy of the system.
Thus, total mechanical energy $E = K + P$

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