MathLiveMechanical energy
Gives the total mechanical energy of a system as the sum of its kinetic energy and its potential energy. It is useful for analysing motion where only conservative forces act, since this total stays constant.
E = T + VWhat the symbols mean
| total mechanical energy (J) | |
| kinetic energy (J) | |
| potential energy (J) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicClassical mechanics
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledtotal mechanical energy, kinetic plus potential energy, sum of kinetic and potential energy
- SourceWikidata Q184550
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