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Mechanical energy refers to the sum of potential and kinetic energies in a system. It represents the ability to do work due to motion or position.
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The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
The stored energy an object has due to its position or condition.
The principle stating that total mechanical energy remains constant in a closed system where no external forces act upon it.