Question

Explain the types of mechanical energy.

Answer 1

The energy possessed by an object due to its position is called mechanical energy.
Mechanical energy can be classified into two;

• Kinetic energy
• Potential energy

1.  Kinetic energy: Energy possessed by a moving object is known as kinetic energy. It is also known as the energy of motion.
   Eg: Moving car, cricket ball bowled by a player, bullet coming out of a gun.
2. Potential energy: Energy possessed by an object which is at rest is known as potential energy. It is also known as the store energy of position.
   Eg: Objects lifted above, stone in the stretched rubber, water in the dam.